Composer of the Week - Peter Klatzow

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In Composer of the Week on 17 January 2022, John Woodland presented a tribute programme in memory of the late Peter Klatzow (1945-2021). A composer of enormous talent, a brilliant and dedicated teacher, and a presenter on this station for many years, Klatzow's contribution to music in South Africa and abroad was immense.
20 Jan 2022 English South Africa Music

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