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Death of US composer, 58

Death of US composer, 58

Friends are reporting the death of Harold Meltzer, a prolific composer who taught at Syracuse University.

Meltzer suffered a stroke five years ago and was left severely disabled.

His works have been recorded on Albany, Naxos and Bridge.

Gloria Cheng writes: ‘In spite of the debilitating effects of Harold’s stroke in the spring of 2019 (barely 2 weeks after I bid him a farewell on his way to Italy following a sensational guest composer visit to UCLA), he composed up until the end and planned for the future with abiding optimism and good humor. Harold, you always managed to make me laugh, even as you faced so many challenges of your own.’

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