Ned Rorem

Ned Rorem (1923–2022) was an American composer, diarist and writer.

Ned Rorem in brief

Born
1923
Died
2022
Known for
composer, diarist, writer, university teacher, actor and pianist
Place of birth
Richmond
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Overview

Born at Richmond in 1923, died at New York City in 2022.

In detail

Ned Rorem studied at Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music and Northwestern University. the recorded working language is English and French.

The field of work recorded is music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony.

Residence is recorded at Chicago and Morocco. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Piano Concerto No. 2.

Distinctions recorded are Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Guggenheim Fellowship, Rome Prize and Pulitzer Prize for Music.

Sources

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    “Ned Rorem”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q733299: Ned Rorem

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