Alcides Lanza

Alcides Lanza
Born(1929-06-02)2 June 1929
Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina
Died17 July 2024(2024-07-17) (aged 95)
Occupation(s)Composer, conductor, pianist, music educator

Alcides Emigdio Lanza CM (2 June 1929 – 17 July 2024) was an Argentine-born Canadian composer, conductor, pianist, and music educator. As both a composer and performer he is known as an exponent of contemporary classical music and avant-garde music. His works often utilize a combination of traditional and unusual instruments, and incorporate electronic sounds and extensions. Many of his compositions are published by Boosey & Hawkes, and Lanza himself owned his own publishing company, Shelan Editions. He was an associate of the Canadian Music Centre, a member of the Canadian League of Composers,[1] and an Honorary Member of the Canadian Electroacoustic Community. In 2019 Lanza was named a Member of the Order of Canada. [2]

Lanza died on 17 July 2024, at the age of 95.[3]

  1. ^ Gilles Potvin. "Alcides Lanza". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
  2. ^ "Alcides Lanza appointed as Member of the Order of Canada". Music. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Alcides Lanza CM". Montreal Gazette. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.