José Serebrier's Symphony No. 2, subtitled 'Partita,' was his first commission, from Mrs. Faith Smyth of Chicago.
Composer Biography
At nineteen, José Serebrier was the youngest person ever to receive Guggenheim Fellowships in any field.
Recording & Production
The London Philharmonic Orchestra's recording of Charles Ives' Symphony No. 4, conducted by José Serebrier, is considered a landmark and received a Grammy nomination.
Critical Reception
The premiere of José Serebrier's Symphony No. 2 initially received a devastating review from Washington Post critic Paul Hume, who later reconsidered his opinion.
Composer Biography
José Serebrier was named Associate Conductor of the newly formed American Symphony Orchestra by Leopold Stokowski, a renowned conductor, at the age of 21.
Compositional Technique
The second movement of José Serebrier's Symphony No. 2, originally titled 'Funeral March,' was renamed 'Poema Elegiaco' at the suggestion of conductor Leopold Stokowski.
Composer Biography
José Serebrier, born in Montevideo to Russian and Polish parents, began studying violin at age nine and made his conducting debut at eleven.
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