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George Antheil
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Arthur Honegger
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Boris Blacher
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Isang Yun
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Paul Dessau
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Wolfgang Rihm
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Gottfried von Einem
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Austrian composer and teacher. (b Berne, 24 Jan 1918; d Oberdürnbach, Lower Austria, 12 July 1996). The adopted son of a diplomat (his natu… read moreAustrian composer and teacher. (b Berne, 24 Jan 1918; d Oberdürnbach, Lower Austria, 12 July 1996). The adopted son of a diplomat (his natural father was a Hungarian aristocrat, Count László von Hunyadi) who was stationed as military att… read moreAustrian composer and teacher. (b Berne, 24 Jan 1918; d Oberdürnbach, Lower Austria, 12 July 1996). The adopted son of a diplomat (his natural father was a Hungarian aristocrat, Count László von Hunyadi) who was stationed as military attaché of the Austrian embassy in Switzerland, von Einem enjoy… read more -
Hans Zender
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Hans (Johannes Wolfgang) Zender (22 November 1936 – 22 October 2019) was a German conductor and composer. He was chief conductor of opera h… read moreHans (Johannes Wolfgang) Zender (22 November 1936 – 22 October 2019) was a German conductor and composer. He was chief conductor of opera houses, and his compositions, many of them vocal music, have been performed at international festiv… read moreHans (Johannes Wolfgang) Zender (22 November 1936 – 22 October 2019) was a German conductor and composer. He was chief conductor of opera houses, and his compositions, many of them vocal music, have been performed at international festivals. As a conductor, he worked at opera houses Theater Freib… read more -
Harrison Birtwistle
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Harrison Birtwistle is one of England's foremost living composers. Born Accrington, 15th July 1934, died Mere Wiltshire, 18th April … read moreHarrison Birtwistle is one of England's foremost living composers. Born Accrington, 15th July 1934, died Mere Wiltshire, 18th April 2022. He studied Clarinet and Composition at the Royal Manchester College of Music from 1953 where… read moreHarrison Birtwistle is one of England's foremost living composers. Born Accrington, 15th July 1934, died Mere Wiltshire, 18th April 2022. He studied Clarinet and Composition at the Royal Manchester College of Music from 1953 where, along with fellow students Peter Maxwell Davies, Alexander… read more -
William Bolcom
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William Elden Bolcom (born May 26, 1938) is an American composer and pianist. He has received the Pulitzer Prize and three Grammy Awards. B… read moreWilliam Elden Bolcom (born May 26, 1938) is an American composer and pianist. He has received the Pulitzer Prize and three Grammy Awards. Bolcom is a professor of music composition at the University of Michigan. He is married to mezzo-so… read moreWilliam Elden Bolcom (born May 26, 1938) is an American composer and pianist. He has received the Pulitzer Prize and three Grammy Awards. Bolcom is a professor of music composition at the University of Michigan. He is married to mezzo-soprano Joan Morris. Bolcom was born in Seattle, Washington. A… read more