English musicians who died due to Motor neuron disease
Here are 1 famous musicians from England died in Motor neuron disease:
Jonathan Harvey
Jonathan Harvey (May 3, 1939 The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield-December 4, 2012 Lewes) was an English composer.
His most well known albums: , Jonathan Harvey: Body Mandala, Complete String Quartets & Trio, Wheel Of Emptiness and .
Jonathan Harvey was renowned for his work in electronic music, and was one of the pioneers of using computers in musical composition, as well as exploring the use of live electronics in performance. He studied music at St John's College, Cambridge, and later at the University of Glasgow before becoming a professor of music at the University of Sussex. Harvey's compositions often reflected his interest in spirituality and Eastern philosophy, and he was strongly influenced by the work of Indian composer Ravi Shankar. In addition to his work as a composer, Harvey was also an accomplished educator and conductor, and was widely regarded as a leading figure in contemporary classical music.
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