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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 9, 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 the 1940s.
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.
Louis Gruenberg 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 the 1940s.
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.
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.
Nisbett, R. F. (2020). Louis Gruenberg: A Forgotten Figure of American Music. Current Musicology, (18), 90–95. https://doi.org/10.7916/cm.v0i18.4369
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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