Composer
Frederic Rzewski
American pianist and composer (1938–2021)
1938–2021
10 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1938
- Died
- 2021
- Birthplace
- Westfield
- Place of death
- Montiano
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Frederic Anthony Rzewski ( ZHEF-skee; April 13, 1938 – June 26, 2021) was an American composer and pianist. He was considered to be one of the most important American composer-pianists of his time. From 1977 on, he lived primarily in Belgium. His major compositions, which often incorporate social and political themes, include the minimalist Coming Together and the theme and variations set The People United Will Never Be Defeated!, which has been called "a modern classic".
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- pianist; composer; musicologist; university teacher; musician; music educator
- Education
- Harvard University; Princeton University
- Career institutions / employers
- Royal Conservatory of The Hague; Royal Conservatory of Liège
- Recorded memberships
- Academy of Arts, Berlin; American Academy of Arts and Letters
- Instruments played
- piano
- Genres
- avant-garde music; art music
- Notable works
- The People United Will Never Be Defeated!
- VIAF ID
- 39351454
- ISNI
- 0000000114422704
- GND ID
- 123768217
- Library of Congress ID
- n88674936
- MusicBrainz ID
- 595d5300-fed7-4f69-ae33-4f2a6d6ed6ee
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Piano
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAYS FLY BY, THE | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| The People United Will Never Be Defeated | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Down By The Riverside | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Dreadful Memories | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Hyenas | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Noctamble | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Sideshow | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Squall | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Which Side Are You On? | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 39351454.