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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Today's Birthdays in Music: November 13 (Richards, Kokkonen)

1921 - Joonas Kokkonen, Iisalmi, Finland; composer

Wikipedia (birthdate incorrect)
Obituary (The Independent, London, Oct. 1996)

1817 - Brinley Richards, Camarthen, Wales; composer

Wikipedia

Philip Sear plays "Evening" (Nocturne) by Brinley Richards

Labels: birthdays, Brinley Richards, composer, Joonas Kokkonen

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