R. Murray Schafer (1933–2021)
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Professor Robin Elliott remembers Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer
R. Murray Schafer on his 80th birthday
(photo: Valerie Elliott)
The quest narrative provides a useful framework for considering the life and career of R. Murray Schafer, who died on 14 August 2021 at the age of 88, following a years-long decline brought about by Alzheimer’s disease. Read Professor Elliott's tribute on the Institute for Music in Canada website
Obituary in The Globe and Mail (published August 27, 2021)
Article cover photo of R. Murray Schafer with his artwork provided by Robin Elliott.