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SAD NEWS | Acclaimed New Zealand composer Jack Body has Died - Aged 70

By The Violin Channel

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It has been announced today that celebrated New Zealand composer Jack Body has passed away – aged 70.

Recognised as one of New Zealand's most eminent composers, he was just last week awarded a prestigious Arts Foundation of New Zealand Icon Award.

A expert in Asian music, he collaborated regularly with many of classical music's biggest names – including the Kronos Quartet.

Mr Body's 'Caravan' for Solo Violin was selected in 2013 as the set work for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

SARAH CHRISTIAN | JACK BODY | CARAVAN | 2013 MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION

Our condolences are with his family, friends, colleagues and students.

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