About Harry Rabinowitz
Lived 1916 – 2016 (aged 100). Harry Rabinowitz was a British composer, conductor, musician and bandleader.
Harry Rabinowitz (26 March 1916 – 22 June 2016) was a South African-British conductor and composer of film and television music. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he was the son of Israel and Eva Rabinowitz. He was educated at the University of the Witwatersrand and at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Personal life On 15 December 1944, Rabinowitz married firstly Lorna Thurlow Anderson. He died on 22 June 2016 at his home in Lacoste, Vaucluse, France. Rabinowitz continued to play the piano every day until his death.
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Who was Harry Rabinowitz?
South African composer (1916–2016)
When was Harry Rabinowitz born?
Harry Rabinowitz was born on 26 March 1916 in Johannesburg.
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Harry Rabinowitz died on 22 June 2016 in Lacoste.
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Harry Rabinowitz was a composer, conductor, musician and bandleader.
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Harry Rabinowitz was British.
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