R. Murray Schafer
R. Murray Schafer (1933–2021) was a Canadian composer, writer and musicologist.
Also recorded as Raymond Murray Schafer; Murray Shafer.
R. Murray Schafer in brief
- Born
- 1933
- Died
- 2021
- Known for
- composer, writer, musicologist, music educator, university teacher, environmentalist, librettist and musician
- Place of birth
- Sarnia
Overview
Born at Sarnia in 1933, died in 2021.
In detail
R. Murray Schafer studied at The Royal Conservatory of Music. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is music, sound and ecology. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, avant-garde, contemporary classical music and musical play.
Employment is recorded with Simon Fraser University.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Molson Prize and Companion of the Order of Canada.
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- 1.
“R. Murray Schafer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1386495: R. Murray Schafer
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