Werder, Felix (composer), 1922-2012

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Composer, lecturer and music critic. Felix Werder was born in Germany in 1922. He lived in Australia from 1940 where he became a composer of classical and electronic music and also a noted critic and educator. The son of a distinguished liturgical composer, Werder composed all his life. He received many commissions from organisations both in Australia and overseas, and was the recipient of a number of awards for his work. His published and recorded music includes symphonies, chamber music for all combinations, solo concerti, choral works and operas. In 1976 Werder was created a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and in 2002 he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Music (honoris causa) at the University of Melbourne. Werder died in Melbourne in 2012. Further biographical information online at: http://trove.nla.gov.au/people/547202 . Link to catalogue record.

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