British composer Steve Martland dies age 53

Famed British composer Steve Martland has died, aged 53.

His publisher Schott Music shared the news in a statement, saying: "We are very sad to announce that Steve Martland, one of the outstanding voices in British music since the mid-eighties, died in his sleep on the night of 6 May 2013.

"Steve was a unique figure, an independent, questioning spirit who inspired a generation of younger musicians - composers, players, promoters."

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