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Joseph Horovitz (26 May 1926 – 9 February 2022) was an Austrian-born British composer and conductor best known for his 1970 pop cantata Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo, which achieved widespread popularity in schools.
Novello & Company Limited are sad to announce the passing of distinguished composer, conductor and teacher Joseph Horovitz, who died peacefully on 9 February 2022, aged 95.
Joseph Horovitz was born in Vienna in 1926 and emigrated to England in 1938. He studied music at New College, Oxford, while acting as an official lecturer in music appreciation to the Forces and giving piano recitals in army camps.
Feb 21, 2022 · Joseph Horovitz, the composer, conductor, pianist and teacher, famous for his popular cantata Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo, theme music for the TV series Rumpole of the Bailey and many skilful works for Brass Band, died peacefully on 9 February 2022, aged ninety-five.
Feb 22, 2022 · 26 May 1926 – 9 February 2022. I met Joseph Horovitz, who died in February at the age of 95, more than 25 years ago. Arriving at his west London villa to interview him for an article, I was writing about his ballet music. I was immediately struck by his voice; his English, even 50 years after leaving Vienna, had a wonderful musical lilt to it.
The Trust is deeply saddened to learn of the death on 9 February 2022 of composer and conductor Joseph Horovitz, Patron of the Trust since its foundation. Joe was Milein’s oldest surviving friend (they first met in 1943) and he remained good friends with her and Hans for the whole of their lives.
Feb 11, 2022 · Joseph Horovitz, who has died aged 95, was a composer, conductor, pianist and teacher best known for the biblical cantata Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo, a light-hearted and...
