George Crumb (1929-2022) was one of the most individual, explorative composers of the 20th century. He died at his home in Media, PA on 6 February 2022. The composer said “Music can be defined as a series of proportions in the service of a divine impulse”. A philosophy which is shared by composers from Bach to Camilleri, Machaut to Tavener, and which is certainly the ethos of Divine Art Records! It was our pleasure to have released a recording of his complete piano music, performed by pianist Philip Mead in 2004.
We encourage you to read the Washington Post’s Obituary here.