Samuel Adler studied composition with notable figures Paul Hindemith, Walter Piston, and Aaron Copland.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Many of Samuel Adler's compositions, especially vocal and choral works, are 'functional music' or Gebrauchsmusik, intended for celebrations and festive occasions in synagogues and churches.
Historical Context
After his academic studies, Samuel Adler founded and conducted the Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra, which played a role in US cultural diplomacy in Europe after WWII and during the Cold War.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Samuel Adler is an incredibly prolific composer, with over 500 works, and continues to compose even in his 90s, writing music for the 'here and now'.
Composer Biography
Samuel Adler, born in Germany in 1928, escaped Nazi oppression with his parents and came to the United States in 1939.
Composer Biography
Samuel Adler is a highly sought-after teacher, having mentored hundreds of composition students at North Texas State University, Eastman School of Music, and the Juilliard School over nearly six decades.
Performer Biography
Michelle Ross, the violinist on this album, is also a composer and has performed in unusual venues like New York City coffee shops, subway stations, and hospitals.
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