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2017 in continental European music in geographical order.

Events

11 January – Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Germany, is opened with a concert by the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, the NDR Chor and conductor Thomas Hengelbrock.^[1]
13 May – Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 takes place in Kyiv, Ukraine.^[2] It is won for the first time by Portugal, represented by Salvador Sobral with the song "Amar pelos dois".^[3]
8 September – Eurovision winner Salvador Sobral gives a farewell concert, prior to being admitted to hospital in the hope of receiving a heart transplant.^[4]

Scandinavia

Main article for Scandinavian music in 2017

Top hits

Danish #1s
Finnish #1 singles 2017, Finnish #1 albums
Norway charts
Swedish #1 singles and albums

Netherlands

Dutch #1 singles

Ireland

Main article for Irish music in 2017

UK

Main article for British music in 2017

Germany

German number ones

Switzerland and Austria

Swiss #1s

France

French #1s

Italy

Italian number ones

Eastern Europe/ Balkans

Musical films

Love and Bullets (Italy)
Dalida (France)
Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc (France)

Deaths

4 January – Georges Prêtre, 92, French orchestral and opera conductor^[5]
13 January
- Anton Nanut, 84, Slovenian conductor^[6]
- Jan Stoeckart, 89, Dutch composer, conductor and trombonist^[7]
16 January – Gerd Grochowski, 60, German opera singer^[8]
18 January – Ståle Wikshåland, 63, Norwegian musicologist (blood clot)^[9]
20 January – Frank Thomas, 80, French songwriter.^[10]
21 January – Veljo Tormis, 86, Estonian composer^[11]
22 January
- Jean Georgakarakos (Karakos), 76, French music producer^[12]
- Jaki Liebezeit, 78, German drummer (Can)^[13]
27 January – Henry-Louis de La Grange, 92, French musicologist, biographer of Gustav Mahler^[14]
28 January – Alexander Tikhanovich, 64, Belarusian pop singer (Verasy).^[15]
31 January
- Deke Leonard, 72, Welsh rock guitarist (Man)^[16]
- John Wetton, 67, British bassist (cancer)^[17]
7 February
- Svend Asmussen, 100, Danish jazz violinist^[18]
- Loukianos Kilaidonis, 73, Greek singer-songwriter^[19]
8 February – Tony Särkkä, 44, Swedish multi-instrumentalist (Abruptum, Ophthalamia)^[20]
11 February – Jarmila Šuláková, 87, Czech folk singer.^[21]
17 February – Peter Skellern, 69, English singer-songwriter (brain tumour)^[22]
21 February – Enzo Carella, 65, Italian singer-songwriter^[23]
27 February
- Jórunn Viðar, 98, Icelandic pianist and composer^[24]
- Eva Maria Zuk, 71, Polish-born Mexican pianist^[25]
3 March – Misha Mengelberg, 81, Ukrainian-born Dutch jazz pianist and composer^[26]
5 March – Kurt Moll, 78, German opera singer^[27]
6 March – Alberto Zedda, 89, Italian conductor and musicologist^[28]
9 March – Barbara Helsingius, 79, Finnish singer, poet and Olympic fencer ^[29]
9 April – Stan Robinson, 80, British jazz tenor saxophonist and flautist^[30]
18 April – Frank Dostal, 71, German music producer and songwriter^[31]
19 April – Pat Fitzpatrick, 60, Irish keyboardist (cancer)^[32]
27 April – Eduard Brunner, 77, Swiss clarinetist^[33]
1 May – Erkki Kurenniemi, 75, Finnish musician^[34]
2 May – Péter Komlós, 81, Hungarian violinist^[35]
8 May – Mary Tsoni, 30, Greek actress and singer (Dogtooth)^[36]
9 May – Robert Miles, 47, Italian electronic dance musician and record producer^[37]
22 May – Zbigniew Wodecki, 67, Polish singer, composer and musician^[38]
6 June – Sandra Reemer, 66, Dutch singer (breast cancer)^[39]
11 June – Corneliu Stroe, Romanian jazz drummer and percussionist, 67 (heart attack)^[40]
22 June – Gunter Gabriel, 75, German singer, musician and composer^[41]
2 July – Chris Roberts, 73, German schlager singer (cancer)^[42]
3 July – Rudy Rotta, 66, Italian blues guitarist and singer^[43]
5 July – Pierre Henry, 89, French composer^[44]
9 July – Paquita Rico, 87, Spanish singer and actress^[45]
13 July
- Giannis Kalatzis, 74, Greek singer^[46]
- Egil Kapstad, 76, Norwegian jazz pianist, arranger and composer^[47]
19 July – Barbara Weldens, 35, French singer (electrocuted on stage)^[48]
20 July – Andrea Jürgens, 50, German schlager singer (kidney failure)^[49]
23 July – Thomas Füri, 70, Swiss violinist (I Salonisti)^[50]
26 July – Paul Angerer, 90, Austrian conductor, violist, composer, and radio presenter^[51]
8 August – Pēteris Plakidis, 70, Latvian composer and pianist^[52]
9 August – Marián Varga, 70, Slovak organist and composer^[53]
20 August
- Margot Hielscher, 97, German singer and film actress^[54]
- Wilhelm Killmayer, 89, German composer, conductor, and lecturer^[55]
- Nati Mistral, 88, Spanish actress and singer^[56]
24 August – Aloys Kontarsky, 86, German pianist^[57]
25 August – Enzo Dara, Italian opera singer, 78^[58]
27 September – Joy Fleming, 72, German singer^[59]
2 October – Klaus Huber, 92, Swiss composer and academic^[60]
8 October – László Aradszky, 82, Hungarian pop singer^[61]
3 November
- Gaetano Bardini, 91, Italian opera singer^[62]
- Václav Riedlbauch, 70, Czech composer, pedagogue and manager, Minister of Culture (2009–2010)^[63]
9 November – Hans Vermeulen [nl], 70, Dutch singer and musician, winner of Golden Harp^[64]
12 November – Michel Chapuis, 87, French classical organist and pedagogue^[65]
24 November – Clotilde Rosa, 87, Portuguese harpist, teacher and composer7^[66]
30 November – Zé Pedro [pt], 61, Portuguese guitarist^[67]

References

^ Martin Kettle (2017-01-12). "Elbphilharmonie Orchestra/Hengelbrock review – storming debut for hall of wonders". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
^ Jordan, Paul (9 September 2016). "Kyiv to host Eurovision 2017!". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
^ "Eurovision 2017: Portugal's ballad wins contest". BBC News. 14 May 2017.
^ "Portugal: Salvador Sobral hospitalized to deal with his health issues". esctoday. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
^ Georges Prêtre, le plus viennois des chefs d’orchestre, est mort (in French)
^ Conductor Anton Nanut dies
^ Jan Stoeckart: Rouwberichten (in Dutch)
^ Obituary: German Bass-Baritone Gerd Grochowski Dies at 60
^ Nekrolog: Ståle Wikshåland (in Norwegian)
^ Décès de Frank Thomas, la parolier du Lundi au soleil de Claude François (in French)
^ Скончался эстонский композитор Вельо Тормис (in Russian)
^ Le producteur Jean Karakos, fondateur du label BYG, est mort (in French)
^ Can Drummer Jaki Liebezeit Dead at 78
^ Henry-Louis de La Grange est mort, disparition du plus grand spécialiste de Gustav Mahler (in French)
^ Пайшоў з жыцця Аляксандр Ціхановіч (in Belarusian)
^ Man and Iceberg guitarist Deke Leonard dies at the age of 72
^ John Wetton, frontman for Asia and key prog rock figure, dies aged 67
^ Den verdensberømte violinist Svend Asmussen er død (in Danish)
^ Greek Music Legend Loukianos Kilaidonis Dies at 74
^ Nu har IT rest vidare till sitt sataniska Nangijala – må han vila i kaos (in Swedish)
^ Po krátké nemoci zemřela v 87 letech zpěvačka Šuláková (in Czech)
^ Peter Skellern dead: Pop singer who became priest and deacon on same day dies after brain cancer battle
^ Morto Enzo Carella, arrivò secondo a Sanremo con 'Barbara' (in Italian)
^ Andlát: Jórunn Viðar tónskáld (in Icelandic)
^ Lamentan muerte de la pianista Eva María Zuk (in Spanish)
^ Jazzpianist Misha Mengelberg (81), groot dwarsdenker van de Nederlandse muziek, overleden (in Dutch)
^ Opernsänger Kurt Moll ist tot (in German)
^ Lutto nel mondo della lirica, è morto il maestro Alberto Zedda (in Italian)
^ Laulaja Barbara Helsingius on kuollut (in Finnish)
^ RIP Stan Robinson (1936–2017)
^ Trauer um Hamburger Liedtexter Frank Dostal (in German)
^ "Aslan keyboard player Patrick Fitzpatrick dies". RTÉ.ie. 20 April 2017.
^ Eduard Brunner verstorben (in German)
^ Elektronisen musiikin uranuurtaja Erkki Kurenniemi on kuollut (in Finnish)
^ Violinist Péter Komlós dies at 81
^ ‘Dogtooth’ Star Mary Tsoni Found Dead at Age 30
^ Report: Electronic music producer Robert Miles has died at the age of 47
^ Zmarł Zbigniew Wodecki (in Polish)
^ Zangeres Sandra Reemer (66) overleden (in Dutch)
^ Marele jazzman Corneliu Stroe, înmormântat mâine. A cântat cu artiști mari, însă prea puțini au trecut pe la capelă^{[permanent dead link]} (in Romanian)
^ Gunter Gabriel ist tot (in German)
^ Schlagerstar Chris Roberts ist tot (in German)
^ Addio a Rudy Rotta, muore uno dei più stimati bluesman italiani (in Italian)
^ Mort de Pierre Henry, père de la musique concrète (in French)
^ Muere la actriz y cantante Paquita Rico a los 87 años (in Spanish)
^ Πέθανε ο Γιάννης Καλατζής (in Greek)
^ Egil Kapstad er død (in Norwegian)
^ "Lot. Décès en plein concert de la chanteuse Barbara Weldens: l'électrocution confirmée". Actu.fr (in French). 24 July 2017.
^ Andrea Jürgens ist tot (in German)
^ The Titanic violinist dies, a day after he turns 70
^ Paul Angerer mit 90 Jahren gestorben (in German)
^ In memoriam. Pēteris Plakidis (04.03.1947–08.08.2017)
^ Zomrel Marián Varga (in Slovak)
^ Schauspiellegende. Margot Hielscher ist tot (in German)
^ Zum Tod des Komponisten Wilhelm Killmayer (in German)
^ Muere Nati Mistral a los 88 años (in Spanish)
^ Pianist Aloys Kontarsky verstorben (in German)
^ Muere el bajo italiano Enzo Dara (in Spanish)
^ Joy Fleming dies aged 72
^ Fallece El Compositor Suizo Klaus Huber (in Spanish)
^ Meghalt Aradszky László (in Hungarian)
^ L’ultimo acuto di Gaetano Bardini (in Italian)
^ Composer Václav Riedlbauch dead at 70
^ Muzikant Hans Vermeulen overleden (in Dutch)
^ L’organiste Michel Chapuis est mort (in French)
^ Morreu a compositora Clotilde Rosa (in Portuguese)
^ Morreu Zé Pedro dos Xutos & Pontapés, aos 61 anos. “O nosso Zé Pedro deixou-nos hoje. Foi em paz” (in Portuguese)

External links

European Music Council

[Kettle-1] Martin Kettle (2017-01-12). "Elbphilharmonie Orchestra/Hengelbrock review – storming debut for hall of wonders". The Guardian. Retrieved 2017-01-12.

[2] Jordan, Paul (9 September 2016). "Kyiv to host Eurovision 2017!". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 9 September 2016.

[3] "Eurovision 2017: Portugal's ballad wins contest". BBC News. 14 May 2017.

[4] "Portugal: Salvador Sobral hospitalized to deal with his health issues". esctoday. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.

[5] Georges Prêtre, le plus viennois des chefs d’orchestre, est mort (in French)

[6] Conductor Anton Nanut dies

[7] Jan Stoeckart: Rouwberichten (in Dutch)

[8] Obituary: German Bass-Baritone Gerd Grochowski Dies at 60

[9] Nekrolog: Ståle Wikshåland (in Norwegian)

[10] Décès de Frank Thomas, la parolier du Lundi au soleil de Claude François (in French)

[11] Скончался эстонский композитор Вельо Тормис (in Russian)

[12] Le producteur Jean Karakos, fondateur du label BYG, est mort (in French)

[13] Can Drummer Jaki Liebezeit Dead at 78

[14] Henry-Louis de La Grange est mort, disparition du plus grand spécialiste de Gustav Mahler (in French)

[15] Пайшоў з жыцця Аляксандр Ціхановіч (in Belarusian)

[16] Man and Iceberg guitarist Deke Leonard dies at the age of 72

[17] John Wetton, frontman for Asia and key prog rock figure, dies aged 67

[18] Den verdensberømte violinist Svend Asmussen er død (in Danish)

[19] Greek Music Legend Loukianos Kilaidonis Dies at 74

[20] Nu har IT rest vidare till sitt sataniska Nangijala – må han vila i kaos (in Swedish)

[21] Po krátké nemoci zemřela v 87 letech zpěvačka Šuláková (in Czech)

[22] Peter Skellern dead: Pop singer who became priest and deacon on same day dies after brain cancer battle

[23] Morto Enzo Carella, arrivò secondo a Sanremo con 'Barbara' (in Italian)

[24] Andlát: Jórunn Viðar tónskáld (in Icelandic)

[25] Lamentan muerte de la pianista Eva María Zuk (in Spanish)

[26] Jazzpianist Misha Mengelberg (81), groot dwarsdenker van de Nederlandse muziek, overleden (in Dutch)

[27] Opernsänger Kurt Moll ist tot (in German)

[28] Lutto nel mondo della lirica, è morto il maestro Alberto Zedda (in Italian)

[29] Laulaja Barbara Helsingius on kuollut (in Finnish)

[30] RIP Stan Robinson (1936–2017)

[31] Trauer um Hamburger Liedtexter Frank Dostal (in German)

[32] "Aslan keyboard player Patrick Fitzpatrick dies". RTÉ.ie. 20 April 2017.

[33] Eduard Brunner verstorben (in German)

[34] Elektronisen musiikin uranuurtaja Erkki Kurenniemi on kuollut (in Finnish)

[35] Violinist Péter Komlós dies at 81

[36] ‘Dogtooth’ Star Mary Tsoni Found Dead at Age 30

[37] Report: Electronic music producer Robert Miles has died at the age of 47

[38] Zmarł Zbigniew Wodecki (in Polish)

[39] Zangeres Sandra Reemer (66) overleden (in Dutch)

[40] Marele jazzman Corneliu Stroe, înmormântat mâine. A cântat cu artiști mari, însă prea puțini au trecut pe la capelă^{[permanent dead link]} (in Romanian)

[41] Gunter Gabriel ist tot (in German)

[42] Schlagerstar Chris Roberts ist tot (in German)

[43] Addio a Rudy Rotta, muore uno dei più stimati bluesman italiani (in Italian)

[44] Mort de Pierre Henry, père de la musique concrète (in French)

[45] Muere la actriz y cantante Paquita Rico a los 87 años (in Spanish)

[46] Πέθανε ο Γιάννης Καλατζής (in Greek)

[47] Egil Kapstad er død (in Norwegian)

[48] "Lot. Décès en plein concert de la chanteuse Barbara Weldens: l'électrocution confirmée". Actu.fr (in French). 24 July 2017.

[49] Andrea Jürgens ist tot (in German)

[50] The Titanic violinist dies, a day after he turns 70

[51] Paul Angerer mit 90 Jahren gestorben (in German)

[52] In memoriam. Pēteris Plakidis (04.03.1947–08.08.2017)

[53] Zomrel Marián Varga (in Slovak)

[54] Schauspiellegende. Margot Hielscher ist tot (in German)

[55] Zum Tod des Komponisten Wilhelm Killmayer (in German)

[56] Muere Nati Mistral a los 88 años (in Spanish)

[57] Pianist Aloys Kontarsky verstorben (in German)

[58] Muere el bajo italiano Enzo Dara (in Spanish)

[59] Joy Fleming dies aged 72

[60] Fallece El Compositor Suizo Klaus Huber (in Spanish)

[61] Meghalt Aradszky László (in Hungarian)

[62] L’ultimo acuto di Gaetano Bardini (in Italian)

[63] Composer Václav Riedlbauch dead at 70

[64] Muzikant Hans Vermeulen overleden (in Dutch)

[65] L’organiste Michel Chapuis est mort (in French)

[66] Morreu a compositora Clotilde Rosa (in Portuguese)

[67] Morreu Zé Pedro dos Xutos & Pontapés, aos 61 anos. “O nosso Zé Pedro deixou-nos hoje. Foi em paz” (in Portuguese)

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+{{Year nav topic5|2017|European music}}
 '''2017 in continental European music''' in geographical order.
 ==Events==
+*[[11 January]] – [[Elbphilharmonie]] in Hamburg, Germany, is opened with a concert by the [[NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra]], the [[NDR Chor]] and conductor [[Thomas Hengelbrock]].<ref name="Kettle">{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/12/hamburg-elbphilharmonie-orchestra-hengelbrock-review-opening-concert | title=Elbphilharmonie Orchestra/Hengelbrock review – storming debut for hall of wonders | work=The Guardian | author=Martin Kettle | date=2017-01-12 | accessdate=2017-01-12}}</ref>
-*[[13 May]] - Final of the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2017]] takes place in [[Kiev]], [[Ukraine]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jordan|first1=Paul|title=Kyiv to host Eurovision 2017!|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=kyiv_to_host_eurovision_2017|website=eurovision.tv|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|accessdate=9 September 2016|date=9 September 2016}}</ref> It is won for the first time by [[Portugal]], represented by [[Salvador Sobral]] with the song "[[Amar pelos dois]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39911839|title=Eurovision 2017: Portugal's ballad wins contest|website=BBC News|date=14 May 2017}}</ref>
+*[[13 May]] – Final of the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2017]] takes place in [[Kyiv]], [[Ukraine]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jordan|first1=Paul|title=Kyiv to host Eurovision 2017!|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=kyiv_to_host_eurovision_2017|website=eurovision.tv|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|accessdate=9 September 2016|date=9 September 2016}}</ref> It is won for the first time by [[Portugal]], represented by [[Salvador Sobral]] with the song "[[Amar pelos dois]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39911839|title=Eurovision 2017: Portugal's ballad wins contest|website=BBC News|date=14 May 2017}}</ref>
+*[[8 September]] – Eurovision winner [[Salvador Sobral]] gives a farewell concert, prior to being admitted to hospital in the hope of receiving a [[heart transplant]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esctoday.com/150031/portugal-salvador-sobral-hospitalized-deal-health-issues/|title=Portugal: Salvador Sobral hospitalized to deal with his health issues|website=esctoday|date=20 September 2017|access-date=15 October 2017}}</ref>
 ==Scandinavia==
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 ''[[List of Dutch Top 40 number-one singles of 2017|Dutch #1 singles]]''
-==UK and Ireland==
+==Ireland==
 *[[2017 in Irish music|Main article for Irish music in 2017]]
+==UK==
 *[[2017 in British music|Main article for British music in 2017]]
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 ==Musical films==
+*''[[Love and Bullets (2017 film)|Love and Bullets]]'' (Italy)
 *''[[Dalida (2017 film)|Dalida]]'' (France)
+*''[[Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc]]'' (France)
 ==Deaths==
-*[[4 January]] - [[Georges Prêtre]], 92, French orchestral and opera conductor<ref>[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2017/01/04/le-chef-d-orchestre-francais-georges-pretre-qui-a-dirige-la-plupart-des-grands-orchestres-internationaux-est-mort_5057794_3382.html Georges Prêtre, le plus viennois des chefs d’orchestre, est mort] {{fr icon}}</ref>
+*[[4 January]] – [[Georges Prêtre]], 92, French orchestral and opera conductor<ref>[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2017/01/04/le-chef-d-orchestre-francais-georges-pretre-qui-a-dirige-la-plupart-des-grands-orchestres-internationaux-est-mort_5057794_3382.html Georges Prêtre, le plus viennois des chefs d’orchestre, est mort] {{in lang|fr}}</ref>
 *[[13 January]]
 **[[Anton Nanut]], 84, Slovenian conductor<ref>[https://english.sta.si/2345109/conductor-anton-nanut-dies Conductor Anton Nanut dies]</ref>
-**[[Jan Stoeckart]], 89, Dutch composer, conductor and trombonist<ref>[https://www.familieberichtenopinternet.nl/personen/ee83/2017_01_13/jan_stoeckart/rouwberichten Jan Stoeckart: Rouwberichten] {{nl icon}}</ref>
+**[[Jan Stoeckart]], 89, Dutch composer, conductor and trombonist<ref>[https://www.familieberichtenopinternet.nl/personen/ee83/2017_01_13/jan_stoeckart/rouwberichten Jan Stoeckart: Rouwberichten] {{in lang|nl}}</ref>
-*[[16 January]] - [[Gerd Grochowski]], 60, German opera singer<ref>[http://operawire.com/obituary-german-bass-baritone-gerd-grochowski-dies-at-60/ Obituary: German Bass-Baritone Gerd Grochowski Dies at 60]</ref>
+*[[16 January]] – [[Gerd Grochowski]], 60, German opera singer<ref>[http://operawire.com/obituary-german-bass-baritone-gerd-grochowski-dies-at-60/ Obituary: German Bass-Baritone Gerd Grochowski Dies at 60]</ref>
-*[[18 January]] - [[Ståle Wikshåland]], 63, Norwegian musicologist (blood clot)<ref>[http://www.aftenposten.no/personalia/Nekrolog-Stale-Wikshaland-613764b.html Nekrolog: Ståle Wikshåland] {{no icon}}</ref>
+*[[18 January]] – [[Ståle Wikshåland]], 63, Norwegian musicologist (blood clot)<ref>[http://www.aftenposten.no/personalia/Nekrolog-Stale-Wikshaland-613764b.html Nekrolog: Ståle Wikshåland] {{in lang|no}}</ref>
-*[[20 January]] - [[Frank Thomas (French songwriter)|Frank Thomas]], 80, French songwriter.<ref>[http://www.lefigaro.fr/musique/2017/01/21/03006-20170121ARTFIG00102-deces-de-frank-thomas-la-parolier-du-lundi-au-soleil-de-claude-francois.php Décès de Frank Thomas, la parolier du Lundi au soleil de Claude François] {{fr icon}}</ref>
+*[[20 January]] – [[Frank Thomas (French songwriter)|Frank Thomas]], 80, French songwriter.<ref>[http://www.lefigaro.fr/musique/2017/01/21/03006-20170121ARTFIG00102-deces-de-frank-thomas-la-parolier-du-lundi-au-soleil-de-claude-francois.php Décès de Frank Thomas, la parolier du Lundi au soleil de Claude François] {{in lang|fr}}</ref>
-*[[21 January]] - [[Veljo Tormis]], 86, Estonian composer<ref>[http://rus.err.ee/v/culture/953ecc06-1f1c-46e2-b943-c4f6c8dd3a96/skonchalsya-estonskiy-kompozitor-velo-tormis Скончался эстонский композитор Вельо Тормис] {{ru icon}}</ref>
+*[[21 January]] – [[Veljo Tormis]], 86, Estonian composer<ref>[http://rus.err.ee/v/culture/953ecc06-1f1c-46e2-b943-c4f6c8dd3a96/skonchalsya-estonskiy-kompozitor-velo-tormis Скончался эстонский композитор Вельо Тормис] {{in lang|ru}}</ref>
 *[[22 January]]
-**[[Jean Karakos]], 76, French music producer<ref>[https://www.francemusique.fr/jazz/jean-karakos-fondateur-du-label-byg-et-producteur-est-mort-31947 Le producteur Jean Karakos, fondateur du label BYG, est mort] {{fr icon}}</ref>
+**[[Jean Georgakarakos]] (Karakos), 76, French music producer<ref>[https://www.francemusique.fr/jazz/jean-karakos-fondateur-du-label-byg-et-producteur-est-mort-31947 Le producteur Jean Karakos, fondateur du label BYG, est mort] {{in lang|fr}}</ref>
 **[[Jaki Liebezeit]], 78, German drummer ([[Can (band)|Can]])<ref>[http://pitchfork.com/news/71067-can-drummer-jaki-liebezeit-dead-at-78 Can Drummer Jaki Liebezeit Dead at 78]</ref>
-*[[27 January]] - [[Henry-Louis de La Grange]], 92, French musicologist, biographer of [[Gustav Mahler]]<ref>[https://www.francemusique.fr/chanson/henry-louis-de-la-grange-est-mort-specialiste-gustav-mahler Henry-Louis de La Grange est mort, disparition du plus grand spécialiste de Gustav Mahler] {{fr icon}}</ref>
+*[[27 January]] – [[Henry-Louis de La Grange]], 92, French musicologist, biographer of [[Gustav Mahler]]<ref>[https://www.francemusique.fr/chanson/henry-louis-de-la-grange-est-mort-specialiste-gustav-mahler Henry-Louis de La Grange est mort, disparition du plus grand spécialiste de Gustav Mahler] {{in lang|fr}}</ref>
-*[[28 January]] - [[Alexander Tikhanovich]], 64, Belarusian pop singer ([[Verasy]]).<ref>[http://www.racyja.com/kultura/pajshou-z-zhytstsya-alyaksandr-tsikhanovich/ Пайшоў з жыцця Аляксандр Ціхановіч] {{be icon}}</ref>
+*[[28 January]] – [[Alexander Tikhanovich]], 64, Belarusian pop singer ([[Verasy]]).<ref>[http://www.racyja.com/kultura/pajshou-z-zhytstsya-alyaksandr-tsikhanovich/ Пайшоў з жыцця Аляксандр Ціхановіч] {{in lang|be}}</ref>
 *[[31 January]]
 **[[Deke Leonard]], 72, Welsh rock guitarist ([[Man (band)|Man]])<ref>[http://teamrock.com/news/2017-02-01/deke-leonard-dies-aged-72 Man and Iceberg guitarist Deke Leonard dies at the age of 72]</ref>
 **[[John Wetton]], 67, British bassist (cancer)<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/john-wetton-frontman-asia-key-prog-rock-figure-dies-aged-67-1604062 John Wetton, frontman for Asia and key prog rock figure, dies aged 67]</ref>
 *[[7 February]]
-**[[Svend Asmussen]], 100, Danish jazz violinist<ref>[http://politiken.dk/kultur/musik/art5823492/Den-verdensber%C3%B8mte-violinist-Svend-Asmussen-er-d%C3%B8d Den verdensberømte violinist Svend Asmussen er død] {{da icon}}</ref>
+**[[Svend Asmussen]], 100, Danish jazz violinist<ref>[http://politiken.dk/kultur/musik/art5823492/Den-verdensber%C3%B8mte-violinist-Svend-Asmussen-er-d%C3%B8d Den verdensberømte violinist Svend Asmussen er død] {{in lang|da}}</ref>
 **[[Loukianos Kilaidonis]], 73, Greek singer-songwriter<ref>[http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/02/07/greek-music-legend-loukianos-kilaidonis-dies-at-74/ Greek Music Legend Loukianos Kilaidonis Dies at 74]</ref>
-*[[8 February]] - [[Tony Särkkä]], 44, Swedish multi-instrumentalist ([[Abruptum]], [[Ophthalamia]])<ref>[http://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/fredrik-strage-nu-har-it-rest-vidare-till-sitt-sataniska-nangijala-ma-han-vila-i-kaos/ Nu har IT rest vidare till sitt sataniska Nangijala – må han vila i kaos] {{sv icon}}</ref>
+*[[8 February]] – [[Tony Särkkä]], 44, Swedish multi-instrumentalist ([[Abruptum]], [[Ophthalamia]])<ref>[http://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/fredrik-strage-nu-har-it-rest-vidare-till-sitt-sataniska-nangijala-ma-han-vila-i-kaos/ Nu har IT rest vidare till sitt sataniska Nangijala – må han vila i kaos] {{in lang|sv}}</ref>
-*[[11 February]] - [[Jarmila Šuláková]], 87, Czech folk singer.<ref>[http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/po-kratke-nemoci-zemrela-v-87-letech-zpevacka-sulakova/1449027 Po krátké nemoci zemřela v 87 letech zpěvačka Šuláková] {{cs icon}}</ref>
+*[[11 February]] – [[Jarmila Šuláková]], 87, Czech folk singer.<ref>[http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/po-kratke-nemoci-zemrela-v-87-letech-zpevacka-sulakova/1449027 Po krátké nemoci zemřela v 87 letech zpěvačka Šuláková] {{in lang|cs}}</ref>
-*[[17 February]] - [[Peter Skellern]], 69, English singer-songwriter (brain tumour)<ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/peter-skellern-dead-pop-singer-9839220 Peter Skellern dead: Pop singer who became priest and deacon on same day dies after brain cancer battle]</ref>
+*[[17 February]] – [[Peter Skellern]], 69, English singer-songwriter (brain tumour)<ref>[https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/peter-skellern-dead-pop-singer-9839220 Peter Skellern dead: Pop singer who became priest and deacon on same day dies after brain cancer battle]</ref>
-*[[21 February]] - [[Enzo Carella]], 65, Italian singer-songwriter<ref>[http://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/musica/2017/02/22/news/morto_enzo_carella_-158937589/ Morto Enzo Carella, arrivò secondo a Sanremo con 'Barbara'] {{it icon}}</ref>
+*[[21 February]] – [[Enzo Carella]], 65, Italian singer-songwriter<ref>[http://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/musica/2017/02/22/news/morto_enzo_carella_-158937589/ Morto Enzo Carella, arrivò secondo a Sanremo con 'Barbara'] {{in lang|it}}</ref>
 *[[27 February]]
-**[[Jórunn Viðar]], 98, Icelandic pianist and composer<ref>[http://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2017/02/28/andlat_jorunn_vidar_tonskald/ Andlát: Jórunn Viðar tónskáld] {{is icon}}</ref>
+**[[Jórunn Viðar]], 98, Icelandic pianist and composer<ref>[http://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2017/02/28/andlat_jorunn_vidar_tonskald/ Andlát: Jórunn Viðar tónskáld] {{in lang|is}}</ref>
-**[[Eva Maria Zuk]], 71, Polish-born Mexican pianist<ref>[http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/cultura/musica/2017/03/1/lamentan-muerte-de-la-pianista-eva-maria-zuk Lamentan muerte de la pianista Eva María Zuk] {{es icon}}</ref>
+**[[Eva Maria Zuk]], 71, Polish-born Mexican pianist<ref>[http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/cultura/musica/2017/03/1/lamentan-muerte-de-la-pianista-eva-maria-zuk Lamentan muerte de la pianista Eva María Zuk] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
-*[[3 March]] - [[Misha Mengelberg]], 81, Ukrainian-born Dutch jazz pianist and composer<ref>[http://www.volkskrant.nl/muziek/jazzpianist-misha-mengelberg-81-groot-dwarsdenker-van-de-nederlandse-muziek-overleden~a4469680 Jazzpianist Misha Mengelberg (81), groot dwarsdenker van de Nederlandse muziek, overleden] {{nl icon}}</ref>
+*[[3 March]] – [[Misha Mengelberg]], 81, Ukrainian-born Dutch jazz pianist and composer<ref>[http://www.volkskrant.nl/muziek/jazzpianist-misha-mengelberg-81-groot-dwarsdenker-van-de-nederlandse-muziek-overleden~a4469680 Jazzpianist Misha Mengelberg (81), groot dwarsdenker van de Nederlandse muziek, overleden] {{in lang|nl}}</ref>
-*[[5 March]] - [[Kurt Moll]], 78, German opera singer<ref>[http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/kurt-moll-opernsaenger-von-der-bayerischen-staatsoper-ist-tot-a-1137576.html Opernsänger Kurt Moll ist tot] {{de icon}}</ref>
+*[[5 March]] – [[Kurt Moll]], 78, German opera singer<ref>[http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/kurt-moll-opernsaenger-von-der-bayerischen-staatsoper-ist-tot-a-1137576.html Opernsänger Kurt Moll ist tot] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
-*[[6 March]] - [[Alberto Zedda]], 89, Italian conductor and musicologist<ref>[http://milano.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/17_marzo_07/morto-maestro-alberto-zedda-rossini-opera-festival-pesaro-direttore-e3c03fca-031f-11e7-abb5-4486feee70af.shtml?refresh_ce-cp Lutto nel mondo della lirica, è morto il maestro Alberto Zedda] {{it icon}}</ref>
+*[[6 March]] – [[Alberto Zedda]], 89, Italian conductor and musicologist<ref>[http://milano.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/17_marzo_07/morto-maestro-alberto-zedda-rossini-opera-festival-pesaro-direttore-e3c03fca-031f-11e7-abb5-4486feee70af.shtml?refresh_ce-cp Lutto nel mondo della lirica, è morto il maestro Alberto Zedda] {{in lang|it}}</ref>
-*[[9 March]] - [[Barbara Helsingius]], 79, Finnish singer, poet and Olympic fencer <ref>[http://www.is.fi/musiikki/art-2000005120307.html Laulaja Barbara Helsingius on kuollut] {{fi icon}}</ref>
+*[[9 March]] – [[Barbara Helsingius]], 79, Finnish singer, poet and Olympic fencer <ref>[http://www.is.fi/musiikki/art-2000005120307.html Laulaja Barbara Helsingius on kuollut] {{in lang|fi}}</ref>
-*[[9 April]] - [[Stan Robinson]], 80, British jazz tenor saxophonist and flautist<ref>[http://lance-bebopspokenhere.blogspot.de/2017/04/rip-stan-robinson-1936-2017.html RIP Stan Robinson (1936 - 2017)]</ref>
+*[[9 April]] – [[Stan Robinson]], 80, British jazz tenor saxophonist and flautist<ref>[http://lance-bebopspokenhere.blogspot.de/2017/04/rip-stan-robinson-1936-2017.html RIP Stan Robinson (1936–2017)]</ref>
-*[[18 April]] - [[Frank Dostal]], 71, German music producer and songwriter<ref>[http://www.ndr.de/kultur/musik/Trauer-um-Hamburger-Liedtexter-Frank-Dostal,nachruffrankdostal100.html Trauer um Hamburger Liedtexter Frank Dostal] {{de icon}}</ref>
+*[[18 April]] – [[Frank Dostal]], 71, German music producer and songwriter<ref>[http://www.ndr.de/kultur/musik/Trauer-um-Hamburger-Liedtexter-Frank-Dostal,nachruffrankdostal100.html Trauer um Hamburger Liedtexter Frank Dostal] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
-*[[19 April]] - [[Pat Fitzpatrick]], 60, Irish keyboardist (cancer)<ref>[https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/music/883810/aslan-pays-tribute-to-sixth-member-pat-fitzy-fitzpatrick-as-he-dies-in-hospital-after-losing-cancer-battle/ 'A Lovely Human Being' Aslan pays tribute to ‘sixth member’ Pat ‘Fitzy’ Fitzpatrick as he dies in hospital after losing cancer battle]</ref>
+*[[19 April]] – [[Pat Fitzpatrick]], 60, Irish keyboardist (cancer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2017/0420/868865-aslan/|title = Aslan keyboard player Patrick Fitzpatrick dies| website=[[RTÉ.ie]] |date = 20 April 2017}}</ref>
-*[[27 April]] - *[[Eduard Brunner]], 77, Swiss clarinetist<ref>[https://www.nzz.ch/feuilleton/bekannter-klarinettist-aus-basel-eduard-brunner-verstorben-ld.1289656 Eduard Brunner verstorben] {{de icon}}</ref>
+*[[27 April]] – [[Eduard Brunner]], 77, Swiss clarinetist<ref>[https://www.nzz.ch/feuilleton/bekannter-klarinettist-aus-basel-eduard-brunner-verstorben-ld.1289656 Eduard Brunner verstorben] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
-*[[1 May]] - [[Erkki Kurenniemi]], 75, Finnish musician<ref>[http://yle.fi/uutiset/3-9590132 Elektronisen musiikin uranuurtaja Erkki Kurenniemi on kuollut] {{fi icon}}</ref>
+*[[1 May]] – [[Erkki Kurenniemi]], 75, Finnish musician<ref>[http://yle.fi/uutiset/3-9590132 Elektronisen musiikin uranuurtaja Erkki Kurenniemi on kuollut] {{in lang|fi}}</ref>
-*[[2 May]] - {{ill|Péter Komlós|hu|Komlós_Péter}}, 81, Hungarian violinist<ref>[https://dailynewshungary.com/violinist-peter-komlos-dies-81/ Violinist Péter Komlós dies at 81]</ref>
+*[[2 May]] – [[Péter Komlós]], 81, Hungarian violinist<ref>[https://dailynewshungary.com/violinist-peter-komlos-dies-81/ Violinist Péter Komlós dies at 81]</ref>
-*[[8 May]] - [[Mary Tsoni]], 30, Greek actress and singer (''[[Dogtooth (film)|Dogtooth]]'')<ref>[http://hollywood.greekreporter.com/2017/05/08/dogtooth-star-mary-tsoni-commits-suicide-at-30/ ‘Dogtooth’ Star Mary Tsoni Found Dead at Age 30]</ref>
+*[[8 May]] – [[Mary Tsoni]], 30, Greek actress and singer (''[[Dogtooth (film)|Dogtooth]]'')<ref>[http://hollywood.greekreporter.com/2017/05/08/dogtooth-star-mary-tsoni-commits-suicide-at-30/ ‘Dogtooth’ Star Mary Tsoni Found Dead at Age 30]</ref>
-*[[9 May]] - [[Robert Miles]], 47, Italian electronic dance musician and record producer<ref>[http://www.vanyaland.com/2017/05/09/rip-electronic-music-producer-robert-miles-has-died-at-the-age-of-47/ Report: Electronic music producer Robert Miles has died at the age of 47]</ref>
+*[[9 May]] – [[Robert Miles]], 47, Italian electronic dance musician and record producer<ref>[http://www.vanyaland.com/2017/05/09/rip-electronic-music-producer-robert-miles-has-died-at-the-age-of-47/ Report: Electronic music producer Robert Miles has died at the age of 47]</ref>
-*[[22 May]] - [[Zbigniew Wodecki]], 67, Polish singer, composer and musician<ref>[http://gwiazdy.wp.pl/zmarl-zbigniew-wodecki-6121422929770625a Zmarł Zbigniew Wodecki] {{pl icon}}</ref>
+*[[22 May]] – [[Zbigniew Wodecki]], 67, Polish singer, composer and musician<ref>[http://gwiazdy.wp.pl/zmarl-zbigniew-wodecki-6121422929770625a Zmarł Zbigniew Wodecki] {{in lang|pl}}</ref>
-*[[6 June]] - [[Sandra Reemer]], 66, Dutch singer (breast cancer)<ref>[http://www.parool.nl/kunst-en-media/sandra-reemer-66-overleden~a4499220/ Zangeres Sandra Reemer (66) overleden] {{nl icon}}</ref>
+*[[6 June]] – [[Sandra Reemer]], 66, Dutch singer (breast cancer)<ref>[http://www.parool.nl/kunst-en-media/sandra-reemer-66-overleden~a4499220/ Zangeres Sandra Reemer (66) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}</ref>
-*[[11 June]] - [[Corneliu Stroe]], Romanian jazz drummer and percussionist, 67 (heart attack)<ref>[http://www.libertatea.ro/section/2/marele-jazzman-corneliu-stroe-inmormantat-maine-1870351 Marele jazzman Corneliu Stroe, înmormântat mâine. A cântat cu artiști mari, însă prea puțini au trecut pe la capelă] {{ro icon}}</ref
+*[[11 June]] – [[Corneliu Stroe]], Romanian jazz drummer and percussionist, 67 (heart attack)<ref>[http://www.libertatea.ro/section/2/marele-jazzman-corneliu-stroe-inmormantat-maine-1870351 Marele jazzman Corneliu Stroe, înmormântat mâine. A cântat cu artiști mari, însă prea puțini au trecut pe la capelă]{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{in lang|ro}}</ref>
+*[[22 June]] – [[Gunter Gabriel]], 75, German singer, musician and composer<ref>[http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/gunter-gabriel-ist-tot-a-1153590.html Gunter Gabriel ist tot] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
+*[[2 July]] – [[Chris Roberts (singer)|Chris Roberts]], 73, German schlager singer (cancer)<ref>[http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/chris-roberts-schlagerstar-an-krebs-gestorben-a-1155795.html Schlagerstar Chris Roberts ist tot] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
+*[[3 July]] – [[Rudy Rotta]], 66, Italian blues guitarist and singer<ref>[http://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/musica/2017/07/04/news/addio_a_rudy_rotta_muore_uno_dei_piu_stimati_bluesman_italiani-169930039/ Addio a Rudy Rotta, muore uno dei più stimati bluesman italiani] {{in lang|it}}</ref>
+*[[5 July]] – [[Pierre Henry]], 89, French composer<ref>[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2017/07/06/le-compositeur-francais-pierre-henry-est-mort_5156693_3382.html Mort de Pierre Henry, père de la musique concrète] {{in lang|fr}}</ref>
+*[[9 July]] – [[Paquita Rico]], 87, Spanish singer and actress<ref>[http://www.elmundo.es/cultura/2017/07/09/59629cf922601dc14a8b45b3.html Muere la actriz y cantante Paquita Rico a los 87 años] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
+*[[13 July]]
+**[[Giannis Kalatzis]], 74, Greek singer<ref>[http://www.altsantiri.gr/lifestyle/pethane-o-giannis-kalatzis-ikones-video/ Πέθανε ο Γιάννης Καλατζής] {{in lang|el}}</ref>
+**[[Egil Kapstad]], 76, Norwegian jazz pianist, arranger and composer<ref>[http://www.vg.no/rampelys/musikk/egil-kapstad-er-doed/a/24096621/ Egil Kapstad er død] {{in lang|no}}</ref>
+*[[19 July]] – [[Barbara Weldens]], 35, French singer (electrocuted on stage)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://actu.fr/occitanie/lot_46/lot-deces-plein-concert-chanteuse-barbara-weldens-lelectrocution-confirmee_11323633.html |title=Lot. Décès en plein concert de la chanteuse Barbara Weldens: l'électrocution confirmée |website=Actu.fr |language=French |date=24 July 2017 }}</ref>
+*[[20 July]] – [[Andrea Jürgens]], 50, German [[Schlager music|schlager]] singer (kidney failure)<ref>[http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/schlagerstar-andrea-juergens-ist-tot-a-1158860.html Andrea Jürgens ist tot] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
+*[[23 July]] – [[Thomas Füri]], 70, Swiss violinist ([[I Salonisti]])<ref>[http://slippedisc.com/2017/07/the-titanic-violinist-dies-a-day-after-he-turns-70/ The Titanic violinist dies, a day after he turns 70]</ref>
+*[[26 July]] – [[Paul Angerer]], 90, Austrian conductor, violist, composer, and radio presenter<ref>[http://www.tagesspiegel.de/kultur/oesterreichischer-dirigent-und-komponist-paul-angerer-mit-90-jahren-gestorben/20113368.html Paul Angerer mit 90 Jahren gestorben] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
+*[[8 August]] – [[Pēteris Plakidis]], 70, Latvian composer and pianist<ref>[http://klasika.lsm.lv/lv/raksts/musu-legjendas/in-memoriam.-peteris-plakidis-04.03.1947-08.08.2017.a82740/ In memoriam. Pēteris Plakidis (04.03.1947–08.08.2017)]</ref>
+*[[9 August]] – [[Marián Varga]], 70, Slovak organist and composer<ref>[https://dennikn.sk/846935/zomrel-marian-varga/ Zomrel Marián Varga] {{in lang|sk}}</ref>
+*[[20 August]]
+**[[Margot Hielscher]], 97, German singer and film actress<ref>[http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/kino/leinwand-legende-margot-hielscher-gestorben-a-1164018.html Schauspiellegende. Margot Hielscher ist tot] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
+**[[Wilhelm Killmayer]], 89, German composer, conductor, and lecturer<ref>[https://www.br-klassik.de/aktuell/news-kritik/killmayer-wilhelm-komponist-gestorben-nachruf-100.html Zum Tod des Komponisten Wilhelm Killmayer] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
+**[[Nati Mistral]], 88, Spanish actress and singer<ref>[https://elpais.com/cultura/2017/08/20/actualidad/1503227336_017715.html Muere Nati Mistral a los 88 años] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
+*[[24 August]] – [[Aloys Kontarsky]], 86, German pianist<ref>[http://www.ndr.de/kultur/musik/klassik/Pianist-Aloys-Kontarsky-verstorben,kontarsky100.html Pianist Aloys Kontarsky verstorben] {{in lang|de}}</ref>
+*[[25 August]] – [[Enzo Dara]], Italian opera singer, 78<ref>[https://www.codalario.com/enzo-dara/noticias/muere-el-bajo-italiano-enzo-dara_5895_3_17559_0_1_in.html Muere el bajo italiano Enzo Dara] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
+*[[27 September]] – [[Joy Fleming]], 72, German singer<ref>[https://www.escxtra.com/2017/09/28/joy-fleming-dies-aged-72/ Joy Fleming dies aged 72]</ref>
+*[[2 October]] – [[Klaus Huber]], 92, Swiss composer and academic<ref>[https://www.plateamagazine.com/noticias/3338-fallece-el-compositor-suizo-klaus-huber Fallece El Compositor Suizo Klaus Huber] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
+*[[8 October]] – [[László Aradszky]], 82, Hungarian pop singer<ref>[http://index.hu/kultur/2017/10/09/meghalt_aradszky_laszlo/ Meghalt Aradszky László] {{in lang|hu}}</ref>
+*[[3 November]]
+**[[Gaetano Bardini]], 91, Italian opera singer<ref>[http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/cecina/cronaca/2017/11/03/news/l-ultimo-acuto-di-gaetano-bardini-1.16074407 L’ultimo acuto di Gaetano Bardini] {{in lang|it}}</ref>
+**[[Václav Riedlbauch]], 70, Czech composer, pedagogue and manager, [[Ministry of Culture (Czech Republic)|Minister of Culture]] (2009–2010)<ref>[http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/composer-vaclav-riedlbauch-dead-at-70 Composer Václav Riedlbauch dead at 70]</ref>
+*[[9 November]] – {{ill|Hans Vermeulen|nl}}, 70, Dutch singer and musician, winner of [[Golden Harp]]<ref>[https://denhaagfm.nl/2017/11/09/muzikant-hans-vermeulen-overleden/ Muzikant Hans Vermeulen overleden] {{in lang|nl}}</ref>
+*[[12 November]] – [[Michel Chapuis (organist)|Michel Chapuis]], 87, French classical organist and pedagogue<ref>[http://www.leprogres.fr/jura-39/2017/11/12/l-organiste-michel-chapuis-est-mort L’organiste Michel Chapuis est mort] {{in lang|fr}}</ref>
+*[[24 November]] – [[Clotilde Rosa]], 87, Portuguese harpist, teacher and composer7<ref>[http://www.tvi24.iol.pt/musica/24-11-2017/morreu-a-compositora-clotilde-rosa Morreu a compositora Clotilde Rosa] {{in lang|pt}}</ref>
+*[[30 November]] – {{ill|Zé Pedro (guitarist)|pt|Zé Pedro|lt=Zé Pedro}}, 61, Portuguese guitarist<ref>[http://observador.pt/2017/11/30/morreu-ze-pedro-dos-xutos-pontapes-aos-61-anos/ Morreu Zé Pedro dos Xutos & Pontapés, aos 61 anos. “O nosso Zé Pedro deixou-nos hoje. Foi em paz”] {{in lang|pt}}</ref>
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