Bramwell Tovey
Conductor and composer of classical music
Born
July 11th, 1953
71 years ago
Died
2022
3 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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Born in England and later becoming a Canadian citizen, contributions to classical music included performances with various major orchestras. Served as the music director for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and significantly influenced the arts in that region. Composed works for orchestras and ensembles, bringing attention to contemporary classical music. Received several awards for contributions to the field, including a Juno Award.
Served as music director for Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Received a Juno Award for classical composition
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