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Martin Dillon (musician)

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Martin Dillon in New York City in 2001

Martin Dillon (June 17, 1957 – August 21, 2005) was an American musician, operatic tenor, and professor of music at Rutgers University in Camden, New Jersey.

Dillon was very successful and active in attempting to revive German-Jewish composer and pianist, Robert Kahn's lost music. His efforts were internationally recognised by the musical and academic community.[1] He made two acclaimed recordings dedicated to Kahn's music, Jungbrunnen (Fountain of Youth) and Der Liebe Macht (The Power of Love).[1][2] Both recordings were world premiers.[3] Dillon died before the recording of the third CD which was near completion.

Dillon was a world-renowned lyric tenor and musician who had performed several times at the Carnegie Hall in New York. He performed over 40 roles in the United States, Europe and Asia.[3]

Dillon died about 12 hours after a concert at the Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival on 20 August 2005,[4] due to cardiac arrest.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Music Lost to Holocaust Finds New Life in Recording by Rutgers-Camden Prof". ur.rutgers.edu (Internet Archive). 26 January 2005. Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Rutgers-Camden prof revives music lost to Holocaust". ur.rutgers.edu (Internet Archive). 3 December 2003. Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Rutgers University Professor and Professional Singer Records Songs of Forgotten German-Jewish Composer". dickinson.edu (Internet Archive). Archived from the original on 2007-01-03. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Singer Found Dead In Randolph, after Concert". rherald.com (Internet Archive). 25 August 2005. Archived from the original on 2005-10-30. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  5. ^ "In Memoriam: Martin Dillon 1957-2005". camden.rutgers.edu (Internet Archive). Archived from the original on 2007-06-30. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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