Canadian pianist Harry Somers studied piano and composition and worked as a pianist during the 1940s with works from Barbara Pentland. In 1949 he moved to Paris for further studies for one year, and in 1960 he returned to study Gregorian singing. Somers then worked as a school teacher. From 1969-71 he lived in Roma and was named one of the most productive Canadian composers in 1972. Somers was immensely successful as a composer. He had an eclectic, personal approach to 20th century styles and composed a large body of work.
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