Harry Somers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harry Somers

English-Canadian composer

Date of Birth: 11-Sep-1925

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 09-Mar-1999

Profession: composer, pianist, music pedagogue

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Harry Stewart Somers, CC (September 11, 1925 – March 9, 1999) was one of the most influential and innovative contemporary Canadian composers of the past century.
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.