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Oliver Knussen(1952-2018)

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Oliver Knussen
Oliver Knussen was born on 12 June 1952 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was a composer, known for Captive (1986), Where the Wild Things Are (1984) and BBC Proms (2018). He was married to Sue Knussen. He died on 8 July 2018 in Snape, Suffolk, England, UK.
BornJune 12, 1952
DiedJuly 8, 2018(66)
BornJune 12, 1952
DiedJuly 8, 2018(66)
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Known for

Oliver Reed and Irina Brook in Captive (1986)
Captive
4.6
  • Music Department
  • 1986
Where the Wild Things Are (1984)
Where the Wild Things Are
6.2
TV Movie
  • Music Department
  • 1984
BBC Proms (2018)
BBC Proms
TV Series
  • Composer
Higglety Pigglety Pop! (1986)
Higglety Pigglety Pop!
8.0
TV Movie
  • Music Department
  • 1986

Credits

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Music Department

  • Oliver Reed and Irina Brook in Captive (1986)
    Captive
    4.6
    • conductor
    • 1986
  • Higglety Pigglety Pop! (1986)
    Higglety Pigglety Pop!
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • conductor
    • music by
    • 1986
  • Where the Wild Things Are (1984)
    Where the Wild Things Are
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • conductor
    • music by
    • 1984

Composer

  • BBC Proms (2018)
    BBC Proms
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 2018

Soundtrack

  • My War Years: Arnold Schoenberg
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • performer: "5 Orchestral Pieces, op. 16", "Erwartung, op. 17", "Gurre-Lieder"
    • 1992

Personal details

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  • Born
    • June 12, 1952
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • July 8, 2018
    • Snape, Suffolk, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Sue Knussen1972 - March 23, 2003 (her death, 1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

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    He was appointed a CBE in 1994.

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