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Article: Death claims one of classical music's most unique symphonists.
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- South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Article date:
- June 24, 2005
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Byline: Lawrence A. Johnson
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ It's an overused obituary-writing device to state that the passing of someone marks the end of an era. But the death of composer David Diamond, on June 13 at age 89, marks a definitive break, silencing the last remaining American symphonic voice of the mid-20th century.
For his most dedicated advocate, Gerard Schwarz, Diamond's importance cannot be overstated. "The first four symphonies should be a regular part of the repertoire," says Schwarz, music director of the Seattle Symphony. "His string quartets are masterpieces and his songs are incredible, really beautiful and never recorded."
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