Foss, Lukas

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Lukas Foss (b. Aug. 15, 1922, in Berlin; d. Feb. 1, 2009, in New York City) was an American composer, conductor, pianist, and educator.

From the description of Lukas Foss papers, circa 1926-2000 (bulk 1936-1995). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71130018

Composed 1955-58. First performance Pittsburgh, 24 October 1958, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, William Steinberg conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Symphony of chorales : for orchestra : 1955-58 / Lukas Foss. 1955-1958. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42693776

Composed 1944 as Ode to those who will not return. Revised 1958. First performance of new version Philadelphia, 17 October 1958, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Ode : for orchestra / by Lukas Foss. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51908945

American composer, conductor, and pianist.

From the description of Autograph postcard signed, dated New York, 24 May 1985, to Joan Peyser, 1985 May 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270992402

Commissioned by Whitney Tustin. Composed 1948. First performance on a radio broadcast, 6 February 1950.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Oboe concerto / Lukas Foss. 1948. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51908925

Composed 1948. First performance Boston, 31 December 1948, Boston Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting. Dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Recordare : second tragic ode for orchestra / by Lukas Foss. 1948. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51908953

Commissioned by the Kulas Foundation in Cleveland. Composed 1945 as the first of 2 Biblical Cantatas. First heard as background for a dance performed by Pauline Kohner at Jacob's Pillow, Massachusetts, 1948. First concert performance Boston, 10 March 1950, Boston Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting, Marco Rothmüller soloist.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Song of anguish : text from Isaiah : for baritone and orchestra / by Lukas Foss. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51908956

Composer, conductor, pianist and academic.

Music Director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic.

Epithet: composer and conductor

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000472.0x00035a

Biographical Note

  • 1922, Aug. 15: Born, Berlin, Germany
  • 1929: Began piano and theory lessons with Julius Goldstein Herford
  • 1933: Moved with family to Paris to escape Nazi persecution Studied piano with Lazare Lévy, composition with Nöel Gallon, orchestration with Felix Wolfes, and flute with Louís Moyse at Lyceé Pasteur, Paris
  • 1937: Moved to New York City Studied piano with Isabelle Vengerova, composition with Rosario Scalero, orchestration with Randall Thompson, and conducting with Fritz Reiner at the Curtis Institute Composed Four Two-Part Inventions and Grotesque Dance
  • 1940 - 1943 : Studied composition with Paul Hindemith and conducting with Serge Koussevitzky at the Berkshire Music Center
  • 1942: Became an American citizen Composed The Prairie
  • 1944 - 1950 : Named official pianist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • 1945: Became youngest recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship Composed Song of Songs
  • 1946: Began teaching summer classes in composition at the Berkshire Music Center
  • 1950: Received first Fulbright Scholarship
  • 1951: Premiere of Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in Venice, with Foss as soloist Married Cornelia Brendel
  • 1953 - 1962 : Professor of composition and conducting, University of California, Los Angeles
  • 1955 - 1957 : Directed the Ojai Festival in Japan
  • 1957: Formed Improvisation Chamber Ensemble with Charles DeLancy and Richard Dufallo
  • 1959 - 1960 : Composed Time Cycle
  • 1960: Directed the Ojai Festival in Japan Received second Guggenheim Fellowship
  • 1961 - 1963 : Composed Echoi
  • 1962: Moved to Buffalo, New York
  • 1962 - 1968 : Conductor and music director for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 1963: Founded and co-directed with Allen Sapp the Center of Creative and Performing Arts at the State University of New York at Buffalo
  • 1969: Composed Paradigm
  • 1969 - 1971 : Visiting professor, Harvard University
  • 1970: Composed M.A.P. (Musicians at Play)
  • 1971 - 1990 : Conductor and music advisor of the Brooklyn Philharmonia
  • 1972: Visiting professor, Manhattan School of Music
  • 1972 - 1976 : Conductor and music advisor of the Kol Israel Orchestra of Jerusalem
  • 1975: Began residency at the University of Cincinatti Conservatory of Music
  • 1981 - 1986 : Music director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
  • 1986: Composed Three American Pieces
  • 1989: Composed Elegy for Anne Frank
  • 1991: Professor, music theory and composition, Boston University
  • 1993: Composed Left Hand Piano Concerto
  • 1998: Composed String Quartet No. 4
  • 2002: Composed Symphonic Fantasy for Orchestra
  • 2009, Feb. 1: Died, New York City

From the guide to the Lukas Foss Papers, circa 1926-2000, 1936-1995, (Music Division Library of Congress)

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creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Map : 5 performer version / [Lukas Foss]. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
referencedIn Giarratano, Vittorio. Autograph letter signed, dated : Buffalo, 23 July 1964, to M. Chaminard [i.e. Joseph Chouinard], 1964 July 23. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Jascha Heifetz Collection, 1802-1987, (bulk 1911-1974) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Ni bruit ni vitesse : for piano keys (pianist) and piano strings (percussionist) / Lukas Foss. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Map : the game (musical performance) / [Lukas Foss]. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
referencedIn Powell, Mel. The Mel Powell papers, 1942-1991 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. 4 preludes : for flute, clarinet and bassoon / Lukas Foss. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Koussevitzky Music Foundation. Cancelled checks paid to composers by the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, 1944 June 9 -1956 January 25. Houghton Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009,. Lamdeni (manuscript). National Library of Israel, Jewish National Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Motet I (4 parts acapella [sic]) ; Motet II (5 parts acapella [sic]) : Rilke (from the Book of hours) / Lukas Foss. Indiana University
creatorOf Parchman, Gen. Ten orchestral variations on a theme by Lukas Foss / G. Parchman. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn New York Philharmonic. Personnel records, [ca. 1870-1986] Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
referencedIn Hannay, Roger. Roger Hannay papers, 1890s-2006. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Rothschild, Randolph S., 1909-2003. Randolph S. Rothschild collection, 1942-1992 (bulk 1973-1985). Library of Congress
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Solo observed / [Lukas Foss]. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
referencedIn Randolph S. Rothschild Collection, 1942-1992, (bulk 1973-1985) Library of Congress. Music Division
referencedIn The Virgil Thomson Papers Yale University, Music Library
referencedIn Leonard Bernstein Collection, circa 1900-1994, (bulk 1933-1990) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Letters to Doris Humphrey, 1945-1947. (2 items). New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
referencedIn Talma, Louise, 1906-1996. Louise Talma papers, 1875-1996 (bulk 1928-1994). Library of Congress
referencedIn Weill, Kurt, 1900-1950. The papers of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya, 1890-1984 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
referencedIn Vincent Persichetti collection of noncommercial recordings, 1940-1987 The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
referencedIn Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990. Leonard Bernstein collection : Part II, circa 1900-1994 (bulk 1933-1990). Library of Congress
referencedIn Irving Fine Collection, 1930-1993, (bulk 1950-1962) Library of Congress. Music Division
referencedIn George Balanchine archive, 1924-1989 (inclusive), 1961-1983 (bulk). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Psalms for mixed chorus and 2 pianos or instrumental ensemble, 1956 / by Lukas Foss. Indiana University
referencedIn Leo Smit papers, 1905-1998 The New York Public Library. Music Division.
referencedIn Roy Harris Papers, 1893-1998, (bulk 1933-1979) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Capriccio for cello and piano (1946) / Lukas Foss. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, UNCG University Libraries
referencedIn William Gedney Photographs and Writings, 1940s-1989 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Tangelwood [sic] song : with accompaniment of 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, and bass tuba / [L. Foss]. Library of Congress
referencedIn Reiner, Fritz, 1888-1963. Frits Reiner papers, 1916-1983. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874-1951. Serge Koussevitzky Archive, 1920-1976 (bulk: 1924-1951) Library of Congress. Music Division
referencedIn Alix Jeffry photographs Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Scherzo / Lukas Foss. University of North Texas Library, UNT
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Correspondence. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. [Excerpt from The jumping frog of Calaveras County]. Northwestern University
creatorOf Kramer, Aaron, 1921-. Aaron Kramer papers, ca. 1940-1986. Houghton Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Behold, I build an house. Biblical cantata for chorus and organ or piano. Boston University, Mugar Memorial Library
creatorOf Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Correspondence : with Eugene Ormandy, 1982. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Composers' Forum Inc. records, 1935-2002 The New York Public Library. Music Division.
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Adon olum : psalm for mixed chorus, cantor and organ / Lukas Foss. Jewish Theological Seminary of America
creatorOf Lukas Foss Papers, circa 1926-2000, 1936-1995 Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. De profundis : for a capella [sic] choir (4-12 sopranos, 4-12 altos, 4-12 tenors, 4-12 basses) / Lukas Foss. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus, Langsam Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Ode : for orchestra / by Lukas Foss. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf School of the Arts Contemporary Ensemble. Performance hour [sound recording]. University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library
creatorOf Putterman, David J., 1900-1979. [Synagogue music collection, Sabbath / compiled by David J. Putterman]. Jewish Theological Seminary of America
referencedIn Music Manuscripts, 1785-1948 Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
creatorOf Nadich, Judah, 1912-2007. Park Avenue Synagogue, Friday evening services, May 2, 1969 [sound recording] : Twenty-fifth annual service [of] new liturgical music by contemporary composers : archival tape / Cantor David Putterman and choir ; Neil Robinson ... organ. Jewish Theological Seminary of America
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Paradigm : for percussionist/conductor, electric guitar (or sitar) and three other instruments capable of sustaining a sound / Lukas Foss. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
referencedIn Louise Talma Papers, 1875-1996, 1928-1994 Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Fine, Irving, 1914-1962. In grato jubilo : an occasional cantata / by Irving Fine, Daniel Pinkham, Gardner Read, Allen Sapp, Herbert Fromm, Lukas Foss ; the text by David McCord. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Oboe concerto / Lukas Foss. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
referencedIn The Karl Weigl Papers, 1894-1986 (inclusive) Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
referencedIn Harold Newman papers, 1921-1993, 1941-1988 The New York Public Library. Music Division.
creatorOf United States Information Agency. Artistic Ambassador Program. USIA Artistic Ambassador Program musical commissions, 1973-1988 (bulk 1983-1987). Library of Congress
referencedIn Composers' Forum (U.S.). Composers' Forum Inc. Records, 1935-2002. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Randolph S. Rothschild Collection, 1942-1992, (bulk 1973-1985) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Evenings for new music : [programs], 1964-1980. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. [Paradigm / Lukas Foss]. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
referencedIn Register to the Papers of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya, 1890-1984, inclusive Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
referencedIn Nikolai Lopatnikoff Collection, 1916-1979, (bulk 1920-1976) Library of Congress. Music Division
referencedIn Hines, Robert Stephan. Robert Hines papers, 1930-2000. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Roger Hannay Papers, 1890-2006 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Echoi / Lukas Foss. Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Rare Books
referencedIn Fromm Music Foundation scores and recordings, 1943-2011. Houghton Library
creatorOf Moldenhauer, Hans,. The Moldenhauer Archives at Harvard University: Manuscript music compositions, 1880-1985. Houghton Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Today. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
creatorOf Ravinia Festival Association. Ravinia Festival Association records, 1903-1993. Newberry Library
referencedIn Vera Zorina papers Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Society for the Publication of American Music. Papers of the Society for the Publication of American Music, 1924-1974 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
creatorOf Putterman, David J., 1900-1979. [Synagogue music collection, Sabbath / compiled by David J. Putterman]. Jewish Theological Seminary of America
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Map / Lukas Foss. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
referencedIn American Ballet Theatre records, 1936-ca. 1967 The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
referencedIn Aaron Copland Collection, 1841-1991, (bulk 1911-1990) Library of Congress. Music Division
referencedIn Little Orchestra Society concert recordings collection [sound recording], 1947-1957 The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
referencedIn Yaddo records, 1870-1980 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn The Mel Powell Papers, 1942-1991, inclusive Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
referencedIn Fine, Irving, 1914-1962. Irving Fine collection, 1930-1993 (bulk 1950-1962). Library of Congress
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Concerto for solo percussion and large or small orchestra : 1973-74 / Lukas Foss. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
referencedIn Society for the Publication of American Music. Papers of the Society for the Publication of American Music, 1924-1974 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
referencedIn The Moldenhauer Archives at Harvard University: Manuscript music compositions, 1880-1985. Houghton Library
referencedIn The Mel Powell Papers, 1942-1991, inclusive Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Symphony of chorales : for orchestra : 1955-58 / Lukas Foss. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Map / [Lukas Foss]. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
referencedIn USIA Artistic Ambassador Program Musical Commissions, 1973-1988, (bulk 1983-1987) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Ursula Vaughan Williams correspondence: Cordelia Curle-Jeremy Hunt, 1949-2000 British Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Anniversary fanfare for Aaron Copland : for 3 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 percussionists : 2000 / Lukas Foss. Library of Congress
referencedIn Jacob Druckman collection of noncommercial sound recordings [sound recording] The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
creatorOf Newman, Harold, 1903-. Harold Newman papers, 1921-1993 (bulk 1941-1988) New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Continuing Education Dept. Lectures : video and sound recordings collection, 1987-[ongoing]. Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Rosenthal Archives
referencedIn Fromm Music Foundation scores and recordings, 1943-2011. Houghton Library
referencedIn Kirkpatrick, John, 1905-1991. The John Kirkpatrick papers, 1836-1993 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. String quartet no. 4 / Lukas Foss. Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Rare Books
creatorOf Bennett, Robert Russell, 1894-1981. Music manuscripts, ca. 1785-1950. Washington State University, Holland and Terrell Libraries
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Autograph postcard signed, dated New York, 24 May 1985, to Joan Peyser, 1985 May 24. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Lukas Foss papers, circa 1926-2000 (bulk 1936-1995). Library of Congress
referencedIn The Leonard Burkat Papers, 1943-1981 (inclusive) Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
creatorOf Turner, Nancy Byrd, b. 1880. Papers of Nancy Byrd Turner. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Angell, Norman, 1874-1967. Gilbert F. White papers, 1942-1957. Haverford College Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Recordare : second tragic ode for orchestra / by Lukas Foss. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Curriculum vitae with time-bomb : for percussion solo and taped or live accordeon [sic] : 1980 / Lukas Foss. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
referencedIn The John Kirkpatrick Papers, 1836-1993 (inclusive) Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Intermezzo : transcription from the interlude of the incidental music to The tempest of Shakespeare / Lukas Foss. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, UNCG University Libraries
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Goethe's Wandrers Gemüts Ruhe : for soprano (or tenor) and piano / by Lukas Foss. New England Conservatory of Music, Harriet M. Spaulding Library
creatorOf Mikhashoff, Yvar. 1965 junior recital [sound recording] : UH [i.e. University of Houston] : Debussy and Ravel / [Ronald MacKay, piano]. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Song of anguish : text from Isaiah : for baritone and orchestra / by Lukas Foss. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
referencedIn Ginsberg (Allen) photograph collection Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
referencedIn Robert Hines papers, 1930-2000 The New York Public Library. Music Division.
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Duo / Lukas Foss. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, UNCG University Libraries
creatorOf Philadelphia Orchestra. Transcription of WFLN radio broadcast [sound recording], 1960 October 7. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Smit, Leo, 1921-1999. Leo Smit papers 1905-1998. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Moldenhauer Archives at the Library of Congress, circa 1000-circa 1990 Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Ni bruit ni vitesse : for piano keys (pianist) and piano strings (percussionist) / Lukas Foss. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Behold, I build an house : Biblical cantata for chorus and organ (or piano) / by Lukas Foss. New England Conservatory of Music, Harriet M. Spaulding Library
referencedIn Franz Waxman Papers, 1922-1996 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
referencedIn The Papers of the Society for the Publication of American Music, 1924-1974 Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
referencedIn Nicolas Slonimsky Collection, 1873-1997, (bulk 1920-1990) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. [Echoi / Lukas Foss]. University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, Sibley Music Library
referencedIn Weigl, Karl, 1881-1949. The Karl Weigl Papers. 1894-1986 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
referencedIn The Virgil Thomson Papers, 1804-1990 (inclusive) Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
referencedIn Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990. Aaron Copland oral history. Yale University Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Thirteen ways of looking at a blackbird : a setting of Wallace Stevens' poem / Lukas Foss. SUNY at Buffalo, University at Buffalo
referencedIn Bolster, Caitriona. Paul Hindemith oral history, 1951-1976 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn Tamiris, Helen, 1905-1966. Notes for Arrows of desire. 1963. 2 folders. (121 p.). New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Correspondence : to Eugene Ormandy, 1958. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Weill, Kurt, 1900-1950. The papers of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya, 1890-1984 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
creatorOf Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009,. Interview : conducted by Oliver Daniel, Dec. 1, 1976. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Aaron Kramer papers, ca. 1940 -1986. Houghton Library
referencedIn Harris, Roy, 1898-1979. Roy Harris papers, 1893-1998 (bulk 1933-1979). Library of Congress
referencedIn Fritz Reiner Papers, 1916-1983 Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Perlis, Vivian. Video collection : [oral history], 1955-1991 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn The Moldenhauer Archives at Harvard University: Correspondence, literary manuscripts, sound recordings, and other material, 1873-2001. Houghton Library
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correspondedWith American Ballet Theatre corporateBody
associatedWith American Symphony Orchestra (New York, N.Y.) corporateBody
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associatedWith Balanchine, George. person
associatedWith Bartók, Béla, 1881-1945. person
correspondedWith Berio, Luciano, 1925-2003 person
associatedWith Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990. person
correspondedWith Boulez, Pierre, 1925- person
associatedWith Brooklyn Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. corporateBody
associatedWith Buffalo Chamber Music Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. corporateBody
associatedWith Burkat, Leonard, 1919-1992. person
correspondedWith Cage, John person
correspondedWith Cage, John person
correspondedWith Carter, Elliott, 1908- person
associatedWith Chicago Symphony Orchestra. corporateBody
associatedWith Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Continuing Education Dept. corporateBody
associatedWith Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. corporateBody
associatedWith Cleveland Orchestra. corporateBody
associatedWith Composers' Forum (U.S.) corporateBody
correspondedWith Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990 person
correspondedWith Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990 person
correspondedWith Cowell, Henry, 1897-1965 person
associatedWith Daniel, Oliver, person
associatedWith Druckman, Jacob, 1928-1996 person
correspondedWith Fine, Irving, 1914-1962 person
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associatedWith Fromm Music Foundation corporateBody
associatedWith Fromm Music Foundation corporateBody
associatedWith Gedney, William, d. 1989 person
associatedWith Giarratano, Vittorio. person
associatedWith Ginsberg, Allen person
associatedWith Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832 person
associatedWith Hannay, Roger. person
correspondedWith Hannay, Roger. person
correspondedWith Harris, Roy, 1898-1979 person
associatedWith Heifetz, Jascha, 1901-1987 person
associatedWith Heinsheimer, Hans W., 1900-1993. person
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correspondedWith Kagel, Mauricio person
correspondedWith Kagel, Mauricio person
associatedWith Kirkpatrick, John, 1905-1991. person
associatedWith Koussevitzky Music Foundation. corporateBody
correspondedWith Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874-1951 person
associatedWith Kramer, Aaron, 1921- person
associatedWith Kramer, Aaron, 1921- person
associatedWith Lenya, Lotte person
associatedWith Leonard Burkat person
associatedWith Little Orchestra Society corporateBody
correspondedWith Lopatnikoff, Nikolai, 1903-1976 person
associatedWith Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. corporateBody
associatedWith Mel Powell person
correspondedWith Menuhin, Yehudi, 1916-1999 person
correspondedWith Messiaen, Olivier, 1908-1992 person
associatedWith Mikhashoff, Yvar. person
associatedWith Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. corporateBody
associatedWith Moldenhauer, Hans person
associatedWith Moldenhauer, Hans, person
associatedWith Moldenhauer, Hans. person
correspondedWith Moldenhauer, Hans, collector. person
associatedWith Newman, Harold, 1903- person
associatedWith New York Philharmonic. corporateBody
correspondedWith Ormandy, Eugene, 1899-1985 person
associatedWith Parchman, Gen. person
associatedWith Park Avenue Synagogue (New York, N.Y.) corporateBody
correspondedWith Penderecki, Krzysztof, 1933- person
associatedWith Persichetti, Vincent, 1915-1987 person
associatedWith Peyser, Joan, person
associatedWith Philadelphia Orchestra. corporateBody
associatedWith Powell, Mel. person
associatedWith Putterman, David J., 1900-1979. person
associatedWith Ravinia Festival Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Reiner, Fritz, 1888-1963 person
associatedWith Rilke, Rainer Maria, 1875-1926 person
correspondedWith Rostropovich, Mstislav, 1927-2007 person
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associatedWith Scholz, János. person
associatedWith School of the Arts Contemporary Ensemble. corporateBody
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associatedWith Silva, Luigi, 1903-1961. person
correspondedWith Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894-1995 person
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correspondedWith Stockhausen, Karlheinz, 1928-2007 person
correspondedWith Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971 person
correspondedWith Takemitsu, Tōru person
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associatedWith Weill, Kurt, 1900-1950. person
associatedWith Wigglesworth, Frank, 1918-1996 person
associatedWith Wolfes, Helmuth, 1901-1971. person
correspondedWith Xenakis, Iannis, 1922-2001 person
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Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
United States
Subject
Accordion and percussion music
Aleatory music
Cantatas
Cantatas, Sacred
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts), Unaccompanied
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with organ
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with organ
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with piano
Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices (4 parts)), Unaccompanied
Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 5 parts), Unaccompanied
Choruses, Secular (Unison) with instrumental ensemble
Composers
Composers
Concertos (Oboe)
Concertos (Percussion)
Concertos (Percussion with chamber orchestra)
Conductors (Music)
Conductors (Music)
Electronic music
Fanfares
Instrumental ensembles
Jewish hymns
Jews
Motets
Music
Music
Music teachers
Music teachers
Operas
Orchestral music
Percussion and piano music
Pianists
Pianists
Piano music
Psalms (Music)
Psalms (Music)
Quartets (Piano, accordion, percussion, violoncello)
Quartets (Piano, clarinet, percussion, violoncello)
Quartets (Piano, clarinet, percussion, violoncello)
Quartets (Piano, electronic organ, harp, percussion)
Quartets (Piano, electronic organ, percussion, violoncello)
Quartets (Pianos (2), percussion)
Quintets (Percussion, electric guitar, unspecified instruments (3))
Sacred songs (High voice) with organ
Solo cantatas, Sacred (Medium voice)
Songs (High voice) with instrumental ensemble
Songs (High voice) with piano
Songs (Medium voice) with instrumental ensemble
String quartets
Symphonies
Synagogue music
Synagogue music
Violoncello and piano music
Violoncello and piano music
Violoncello and piano music, Arranged
Woodwind trios (Bassoon, clarinet, flute)
Occupation
Composers
Conductor
Performer
Activity

Person

Birth 1922-08-15

Death 2009-02-01

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