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Erik Bach

b. 1946

Danish composer and writer

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Born 1946. Erik Bach is a Danish composer.

Erik Bach (born 5 January 1946) is a Danish composer and writer on music. Born in the small rural town of Mariager, Bach took his diploma in music theory and music history from the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus. As a composer, he claims the influence of Peter Maxwell Davies and other postmodernists.

From 1992 to 2001, he served as the principal of the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus. In 2002-03 he took a degree in music technology at Aalborg University.

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Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog

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Who is Erik Bach?

Danish composer and writer

When was Erik Bach born?

Erik Bach was born on 5 January 1946.

What is Erik Bach's occupation?

Erik Bach is a composer.

What nationality is Erik Bach?

Erik Bach is Danish.

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· Wikipedia: Erik Bach

· Wikidata: Q5388469

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