MiltonBarnes(composer)
Milton Barnes was a Canadian composer, conductor, and jazz drummer. An associate of the Canadian Music Centre, his music is noted for its frequent use of Jewish themes, its rejection of the avant garde in favor of tonality, and its blend of classical, jazz, and pop elements. His music has been labeled by some critics as "eclectic fusion". He was commissioned to write works by Robert Aitken, Liona Boyd, Paul Brodie, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Erica Goodman, Joseph Macerollo, the Harbord Bakery, the New Chamber Orchestra of Canada, the Ontario Federation of Symphony Orchestras, John Perrone, and Trio Lyra among others. He remained active as a composer up until his sudden death of a heart attack in 2001.
- Origin
- Toronto
- Active since
- 1931
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Milton Barnes (16 December 1931 – 27 February 2001) was a Canadian composer, conductor, and jazz drummer. An associate of the Canadian Music Centre, his music is noted for its frequent use of Jewish themes, its rejection of the avant-garde in favor of tonality, and its blend of classical, jazz, and pop elements. His music has been labeled by some critics as "eclectic fusion". He was commissioned to write works by various artists and institutions, including Robert Aitken and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Barnes remained active as a composer until his sudden death from a heart attack in 2001. He is the father of singer/songwriter Micah Barnes, cellist Ariel Barnes, and drummer/producer Daniel Barnes.
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Born on December 16, 1931, in Toronto.
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Associate of the Canadian Music Centre.
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Frequent use of Jewish themes in his music.
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Rejection of avant-garde in favor of tonality.
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Active as a composer until his death in 2001.
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Q01How old is Milton Barnes?+
Milton Barnes was born in 1931.
Q02Where is Milton Barnes from?+
Milton Barnes is from Toronto, Canada.
Q03What genre of music does he make?+
Milton Barnes makes jazz music.
Q04What are his biggest hits or albums?+
Information on Milton Barnes' hits or albums is not available.
Q05How long has he been active?+
Milton Barnes remained active as a composer until his death in 2001.
Q06Has he won any awards?+
Milton Barnes has no information on any awards won.