Sadly, one composer/performer, Ernő Dohnányi (Ernst von Dohnanyi), died in 1960 while recording piano compositions for Everest. Dohnányi made few recordings, not caring much for the process. He was attempting to complete a huge recording assignment in January 1960 when he fell ill at a session. His condition deteriorated quickly and in a matter of hours he was stricken with a heart attack. Believing rightly that this was his last opportunity to record, Dohnányi continued the session, and he died two days later. Everest issued a memorial album to the composer, on SDBR 3061.