Chester Biscardi papers 1985-1987

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Chester Biscardi papers 1985-1987

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The Chester Biscardi Papers document the creation and premier of Biscardi’s opera (1985). Tight-Rope

1.5 linear feet; 2 boxes

The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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Biscardi, Chester

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The American composer Chester Biscardi was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on 19 Oct 1948. He earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in English and literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison before concentrating on music composition. Biscardi went on to receive an M.M. degree from Wisconsin-Madison and later was awarded M.M.A. and D.M.A. degrees from the Yale University School of Music. Biscardi studied electronic music with Bert Levy and composition with Les Thimmig while in ...