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Here are brief details of some of the people lost to the classical music world during August 2023. May they rest in peace.
British pianist Keith Swallow died on 20 August 2023, aged ninety-two, following a short illness.
Italian soprano, opera director and teacher Renata Scotto died in Savona on 16 August 2023, aged eighty-nine.
Canadian composer, organist and teacher Rachel Laurin died in Ottawa on 13 August 2023, aged sixty-two.
New Zealand composer, pianist, teacher and writer Gillian Bibby died in Wellington on 7 August 2023, aged seventy-seven.
American composer and conductor Carl Davis died on 3 August 2023, aged eighty-six.
Romanian violinist and teacher Mariana Sîrbu died on 1 August 2023, aged between 73 and 75.
Posted 12 August 2023 and last updated 8 November 2023 by Keith Bramich