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- Bernard Rands, a prominent composer, died in Chicago on March 4 at age 92.
- His wife, Augusta Read Thomas, a composer, confirmed his death.
- Born in northern England, he was shaped by the Hallé Symphony Orchestra.
- He studied with Pierre Boulez and Luciano Berio, launching his career in the 1960s.
- His work received support from conductors Riccardo Muti and Zubin Mehta.
