A London music critic collapses and dies in town
NewsWe are sad to report the death of Bayan Northcott, long-serving chief music critic of the former Independent newspaper and a regular reviewer for BBC Music magazine.
Bayan, who was having heart problems, was awaiting treatment when he collapsed yesterday without warning. He was 82.
A prolific composer in his own right, Bayan was acknowledged as an important mentor by other composers, notably Robin Holloway and Julian Anderson.
As a critic, he was never unkind.
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