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FYI
A tragic loss...
Leading British conductor Richard Hickox has died of a
suspected heart attack at the age of 60.
Hickox, who was the musical director of Opera Australia as
well as a regular conductor of major UK orchestras, died
after a recording session in Wales. He conducted on more
than 300 recordings and in 2006 received his fifth Gramophone
Award.
He is survived by his wife, mezzo-soprano Pamela Helen
Stephen, and his three children.
'Generosity of spirit'
Hickox, who was awarded a CBE in 2002 for his contribution
to British musical life, was the founder and musical director
of the City of London Sinfonia and associate guest conductor
of the London Symphony Orchestra.
"His repertoire was wide and varied but his advocacy of
British music and the great choral classics was second to
none" David Murray Director of BBC National Orchestra of
Wales. He was also Conductor Emeritus of BBC National
Orchestra of Wales.
He had been working with the orchestra on a CD recording
in the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, when he was suddenly taken
ill on Sunday. The orchestra's director, David Murray,
said: "As well as losing an inspiring conductor, we have
lost a great friend and supporter of the orchestra and
chorus.
"His repertoire was wide and varied but his advocacy of
British music and the great choral classics was second to
none."
Hickox had been due to conduct the English National Opera's
production of Riders to the Sea, by Vaughan Williams, which
will open this Thursday. The ENO says the performance will
go ahead and will now be dedicated to his memory. Hickox's
agent, Stephen Lumsden, said: "The shock of Richard Hickox's
sudden and unexpected death will resonate right around the
globe and has robbed the music world of one of its most
popular and respected musicians."
He added: "Literally thousands of musicians who were touched
by his talent, energy and that remarkable generosity of
spirit of his will feel that loss as well." ...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7745605.stm
Karl
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