In Newsday: Born of friendship, LI Composers Alliance still playing after 46 years

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Marga Richter, left, and Herbert Deutsch, founders of the Long Island Composers Alliance, after a concert at the East Meadow Public Library presented by the group on Nov. 25. Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner for Newsday
Marga Richter, left, and Herbert Deutsch, founders of the Long Island Composers Alliance, after a concert at the East Meadow Public Library presented by the group on Nov. 25. Photo Credit: Jeff Bachner for Newsday

Herbert Deutsch and Marga Richter struck a chord from the moment they met 48 years ago.

Their connection began when Richter, who had studied composition at The Juilliard School of Music and had written works for the Harkness Ballet, attended a concert featuring Deutsch’s music. Excited by what she heard, she struck up a conversation with him afterward.

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