Max Loppert
Max Loppert | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 14, 1946 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Died | April 19, 2026 (aged 79) Pieve di Soligo, Italy |
| Education | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Occupation | Critic |
| Spouse | Susan Loppert |
Max Loppert (August 14, 1946 - April 19, 2026) was a South African critic of classical music and opera.
Biography
Loppert studied English and Classics at the University of Witwatersrand, and then undertook postgraduate research in Perugia, followed by a degree in music at the University of York. He began writing reviews for the Financial Times in 1976, and was its chief music critic from 1980 to 1996. He also wrote reviews for Opera magazine.[1][2][3]
Later in life, Loppert was a Fellow in the School of Music of KwaZulu-Natal University.[3] He left a book on the life and work of Gluck unfinished at his death.[3]
References
- ↑ Fairman, Richard (April 22, 2026). "Max Loppert, classical music critic, 1946-2026". Financial Times. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ Alastair Macaulay (2026-04-20). "Instagram post on Max Loppert". Instagram. Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- 1 2 3 Finch, Hillary (July 2026). "Max Loppert". Opera Magazine. pp. 1108–1110.