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Michael Berkeley (innate 29 May 1948) is a British composer. Berkeley's compositions include an oboe concerto (1977), an oratorio Or Shall We Die? (1983), Gethsemani Fragments (1990), Secret Garden (1997) & A Garden of Earthly Delights (1998). He is also referred to as the broadcaster - he presents BBC Radio 3's Personal Passions, where celebrities come invited to select & discuss many pieces of music. He is the boy of the composer Sir Lennox Berkeley.
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Berkeley, Michael Brief biography noting influences and major works from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio. Michael Berkeley Biography and photograph from Oxford University Press. Includes major events, noted works, influences, comments on his evolving style, catalogue of works, discography, and program notes. Michael Berkeley Brief biography, photograph, and works list from MusicWeb(UK). Michael Berkeley Filmography noting movies scored and other cinematic use of his works from the Internet Movie Database. Michael Berkeley ClassicalPlus biography, audio samples in multiple formats, and purchase information from GMN radio. Michael Berkeley Biography from Chamber Music 2000 detailing his life, background in singing, development, positions held, and honors. Includes photograph and link to score sample for the piece Mini-Drama. Michael Berkeley Biographical profile noting his position as Composer in Association with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Sunday Morning: Michael Berkeley Discussion in January 2002 with Radio National (Australia) host Julie Copeland about his career and his involvement with the Sydney Music Festival. Michael Berkeley Wikipedia entry with noted works, special accomplishments, and internal links to related people and topics. Michael Berkeley Karadar Dictionary entry detailing his life, major works, and linked to premiere information for his opera Baa Baa Black Sheep. |
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