Dec 14 (Olav) Fartein Valen, Norwegian composer, pianist, polyglot, and rosarian, dies at 65 Dec 29 Beryl Rubinstein, American pianist and composer, dies at 54 Fletcher Henderson (1897-1952) Dec 29 American pianist, bandleader, composer, and arranger (Benny Goodman Orchestra), dies at 55 [1] Nov 1952 Deaths in Music by Year Jan 1953 Famous Singers Country Singers Jazz Singers Opera Singers Pop Singers Rappers Rock Singers