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Louis Gruenberg (/ ˈ ɡ r uː ən b ɜːr ɡ / GROO-ən-burg; August 3 1884 [O.S. July 22] – June 10, 1964) was a Russian-born American pianist and prolific composer, especially of operas. An early champion of Schoenberg and other contemporary composers, he was also a highly respected Oscar-nominated film composer in Hollywood in ...
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 10 — Louis Gruenberg, the composer, died of a stroke last night at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. He was 79 years old. He is survived by his widow, his second wife,...
Louis Gruenberg: A Forgotten Figure of American Music Robert F. Nisbett Forgotten by many long before his death on 9 June 1964, Louis Gruenberg was one of the most important American composers in this century. His significance and tragedy were summed up precisely by Claire Reis in a
Summary. Biography. Performances. Features. Photos. From his earliest years, Gruenberg played both solo recitals and in ensembles and in his early twenties he went to study in Europe with the great pianist and composer, Ferruccio Busoni, at the Vienna Conservatory.
The composer Louis Gruenberg, was a pioneer in forming an American style of classical music. Best known for his opera The Emperor Jones, his Papers consist primarily of scores and sketches, but also include writings, clippings, concert programs, screenplay proposals and teaching materials.
This recording presents an important introduction to Gruenberg's music. David Noble is to be commended for his extensive and perceptive program notes about Gruenberg and his music.
Louis Gruenberg. (1884—1964) Quick Reference. ( b nr. Brest‐Litovsk, now Brest, 1884; d Los Angeles, 1964). Russ.‐born Amer. composer and pianist. Début as pianist with Berlin PO, 1912. Gave up concert touring for comp. on return to USA. Head of comp. dept., Chicago Mus. Coll., 1930–3. Comps. strongly influenced by jazz.
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