Composer
John J. Becker
American composer of contemporary classical music (1886–1961)
1886–1961
1 work in the index
- Born
- 1886
- Died
- 1961
- Birthplace
- Henderson
- Place of death
- Wilmette
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
John Joseph Becker (January 22, 1886 – January 21, 1961) was an American composer of contemporary classical music, a pianist, a conductor, a writer on music, and a music administrator. In the early 1930s he was especially active as a conductor, giving midwestern premieres of works by his close friend Charles Ives, as well as music by fellow American composers Carl Ruggles and Wallingford Riegger.
Biography excerpt from Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Formatting and reference markers have been removed; the introduction may be shortened. View contributors and article history.
Life and musical career
- Instruments played
- piano
- VIAF ID
- 67271685
- ISNI
- 0000000109826026
- GND ID
- 119251590
- Library of Congress ID
- n85119684
- MusicBrainz ID
- a05d2dcb-b720-4efe-95ad-663dbd53fcf9
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Cello, Viola, violin
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 1
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavotte | — | — | — | Cello, violin, Viola | — | 0 |
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 67271685.