ZUM TOD DES BRITISCHEN KOMPONISTEN UND DIRIGENTEN OLIVER KNUSSEN

11.07.2018 Der am 12. Juni 1952 in Glasgow geborene britische Komponist und Dirigent Oliver Knussen (Bild) ist am 8. Juli 2018 gestorben.

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Oliver Knussen obituary

One of the most influential British composers and conductors of his generation

Oliver Knussen, who has died aged 66, was a towering figure in contemporary music, as composer and conductor, teacher and artistic director. The relatively small size of his compositional output conceals music of exceptional refinement and subtlety - a few bars of Knussen may have more impact than whole movements by lesser composers.

Colin Matthews

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jul/09/oliver-knussen-obituary

Alan Davey, controller of BBC Radio 3, BBC Proms and BBC Orchestras commented: "Olly's death is devastating - he is a towering and irreplaceable figure in British music and had many associations over the years with BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Proms and BBC Radio 3.

"His compositions had such strength, economy and clarity. He selflessly championed the music of fellow composers and was an all-round lovely, thoughtful, engaging man who will be hugely missed by everyone. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-44764282

The beloved English classical music figure was known for his operatic adaptations of two children's works in conjunction with author Maurice Sendak: Where The Wild Things Are and Higglety Pigglety Pop!

Gil Kaufman

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/8464427/oliver-knussen-dead-british-composer-dies

Oliver Knussen, 'Where the Wild Things Are' Composer, Dies at 66

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/09/obituaries/oliver-knussen-composer-dies-obituary.html

Der grösste aller wilden Kerle

Der britische Komponist Oliver Knussen ist im Alter von 66 Jahren gestorben. Er wurde hierzulande vor allem durch seine beiden Opern nach Kinderbuch-Klassikern von Maurice Sendak bekannt.

https://www.nzz.ch/feuilleton/der-groesste-aller-wilden-kerle-ld.1402720?reduced=true

Videos:

Oliver Knussen at the Royal Academy of Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuKpMuUNPDE

Oliver Knussen conducts Busoni, Brahms and Knussen

https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/080948-001-A/oliver-knussen-conducts-busoni-brahms-and-knussen/

Oliver Knussen conducts the Academy Symphony Orchestra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=oAIE0qs4Vrk

Where the Wild Things Are & Higglety Pigglety Pop - Knussen, Maurice Sendak / Glyndebourne Opera DVD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSbOCfIh3HI

Mehr:

https://www.discogs.com/artist/636767-Oliver-Knussen