The Dresden composer Udo Zimmermann (1943-2021) is buried on November 2nd in the family grave and in a very private circle. Only the relatives and closest companions are there, his widow Saskia told the German press agency on Monday. In mid-November there will be a public memorial service in the Dresden Kreuzkirche, in which the Kruzian carpenter once sang as a member of the famous Kreuzchor in childhood and youth.
Dresden - The 78-year-old, who was considered one of the leading contemporary composers in Europe, died on Friday night after a long and serious illness in his hometown.
The composer of operas, vocal symphonies and chamber music works was also committed to new music as opera director and festival director.
According to his last wish, his artistic estate is to be placed in the archive of the Berlin Academy of the Arts.
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