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The Mexican-born composer, whose opera "Il Postino" premiered last season at L.A. Opera, died unexpectedly in his sleep in April. A resident of South Pasadena, Catan also composed the operas "Florencia en el Amazonas" and "La Hija de Rappaccini."
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Notable deaths of 2011: Classical music, dance and jazz

Daniel Catan, 62

The Mexican-born composer, whose opera “Il Postino” premiered last season at L.A. Opera, died unexpectedly in his sleep in April. A resident of South Pasadena, Catan also composed the operas “Florencia en el Amazonas” and “La Hija de Rappaccini.”  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

Peter Lieberson, 64

The American composer died in April of complications from lymphoma. During his career, he composed major works for orchestras, including the L.A. Philharmonic, as well as for vocalists and solo instruments.  (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

Salvatore Licitra, 43

The Italian tenor died in September following a Vespa accident in Parma, Italy. Seen by many as the heir to Luciano Pavarotti, the singer performed in major opera houses around the world. He made his L.A. Opera debut in 2005 in “Tosca” and later performed in “Il Trittico” in 2008.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Paul Motian, 80

The noted jazz drummer died in November of a bone marrow disorder. He gained fame as a member of the Bill Evans Trio and eventually became a composer and the leader of his own groups.  (Fred R. Conrad / Associated Press)

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Notable deaths of 2011: Classical music, dance and jazz

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