Di Domenica, Robert 1927-....

Robert Di Domenica, American composer, flutist and music educator, was born in New York City on March 4, 1927. He received a BS degree in music education from New York University (1951) and pursued private studies in composition with Wallingford Riegger and Josef Schmid; his principal flute teacher was Harold Bennett. He joined the faculty of the New England Conservatory in 1969, serving as associate dean and dean (1973-1976). Since that time he has taught composition there. As an orchestral flautist he has performed with the New York City Opera, New York Philharmonic Orchestra and other orchestras; his ensemble work has included appearances with the Modern Jazz Quartet, Twentieth Century Innovations Composers' Forum, Bach Aria Group and the series Music in Our Time. He has also played in many Broadway shows. He has taught the flute for many years both privately and as a member of the faculties of the Greenwich House Music School and Henry Street Settlement in New York City (1950-1969). Among his awards and commissions are a Guggenheim Fellowship in composition (1972) and a commission from the Goethe Institute (Boston, 1975). In 1951 he married Leona Knopf, a gifted pianist, who became his collaborator and the intepreter of her husband's piano works. They have three sons, David, Peter Josef and Claude Robert, and four grandchildren. After Leona's death on May 11, 1998, Robert Di Domenica married the composer, flutist, and teacher, Ellen Bender, on Apr. 16, 1999.

From the description of Robert Di Domenica collection, 1948-1998 (bulk 1957-1993). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71129928

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