Frederic Rzewski

Frederic Rzewski
Rzewski in 2011
Born
Frederic Anthony Rzewski

(1938-04-13)April 13, 1938
Westfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 26, 2021(2021-06-26) (aged 83)
Montiano, Italy
Education
Occupations
  • Composer
  • Pianist
  • Academic teacher
Organizations
Known for
Notable workList of compositions

Frederic Anthony Rzewski (/ˈʒɛfski/ ZHEF-skee; 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.[1][2] 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!,[1] which has been called "a modern classic".[2]

  1. ^ a b Schell, Michael (April 19, 2018). "Frederic Rzewski at 80: Directions Inevitable or Otherwise". Second Inversion. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Swed, Mark (July 15, 2020). "Listen to Rzewski's 'People United' and hear protest music that stirs the soul". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 27, 2021.