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Erik Chisholm
20th century scottish composer and conductor.
Born January 4th, 1904 in Glasgow. [ref]
Died June 8th, 1965 at 61 years old in Cape Town (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Occupations
composer, conductor, musicologist, pianist
Wikipedia
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche