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Frederic Rzewski

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Born in:Westfield, Massachusetts,
United States of America
Year of Birth:1938
Year of death:2021

Biography

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Frederic Anthony Rzewski ( ; April 13, 1938 – June 26, 2021) was an American composer and pianist, considered to be one of the most important American composer-pianists of his time. From 1977 up to his eventual death, he lived mainly in Belgium. His major compositions, which often incorporate social and political themes, include the minimalist Coming Together and the variation set The People United Will Never Be Defeated!, which has been called "a modern classic".... more

Also known as

  • Frederick Rzewski
  • Frederic Anthony Rzewski
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