Harry Somers
Canadian composer
Died when: 73 years 179 days (881 months)Star Sign: Virgo
Harry Stewart Somers, CC (September 11, 1925 – March 9, 1999) was a contemporary Canadian composer.Possessing a charismatic attitude and rather dashing good-looks, as well as a genuine talent for his art, Somers earned the unofficial title of "Darling of Canadian Composition." A truly patriotic artist, Somers was engaged in many national projects over the course his lifetime.
He was a founding member of the Canadian League of Composers (CLC) and as such, was involved in the formation of other Canadian music organizations, including the Canada Council for the Arts and the Canadian Music Centre.
He frequently received commissions from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Canada Council for the Arts.
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