Bernard Rands
Bernard Rands (1934–2026) was a British composer and university teacher.
Overview
Born at Sheffield in 1934, died at Chicago in 2026.
In detail
Bernard Rands studied at University of Wales. training under Pierre Boulez is recorded. Elena Ruehr and Alexandros Kalogeras are recorded as having studied under Bernard Rands. the recorded working language is English and German.
Employment is recorded with Princeton University, Harvard University and University of California, San Diego. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Works named in the authority record are Canti del Sole.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Rome Prize, Pulitzer Prize for Music and Arts and Letters Award in Music.
Sources
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“Bernard Rands”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q2898505: Bernard Rands
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Bernard Rands circa 1976
North County Times Feb 29, 1976 · Public domain
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