Necrology, November 2010

Necrology – a list of notable people who have died recently

• Rudolf Barshai, 1924-2010
  Celebrated conductor and interpreter of Shostakovich who chose exile from the Soviet Union

• Stan Gooch, 1932-2010
  Expert in the paranormal who postulated that socialists owe their political allegiance to Neanderthal genes

• Henryk Gorecki, 1933-2010
  Polish composer who abandoned the avant garde to win popular acclaim with his Symphony No 3

• Robert Katz, 1933-2010
  American writer who claimed Pius XII failed to prevent a wartime massacre

• Harry Mulisch, 1927-2010
  Dutch novelist who confronted the moral ambiguities of wartime collaboration and resistance

• Allan Sandage, 1926-2010
  One of the world’s most influential astronomers, who looked to determine the age of the universe

• Shirley Verrett, 1921-2010
  Dramatic mezzo-soprano who overcame racial prejudice to excel in powerful operatic roles

• Thomas Walker, 1916-2010
  Emeritus Professor of Soil Science at Lincoln University and television personality