Ned Rorem is a celebrated American composer and diarist, widely recognized for his substantial contributions to the genre of art song. Born on October 23, 1923, in Richmond, Indiana, Rorem showed an early talent for music and went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music, Julliard School of Music, and received further tutelage in France from the renowned teacher Nadia Boulanger. Rorem's compositional style is not
... MoreNed Rorem is a celebrated American composer and diarist, widely recognized for his substantial contributions to the genre of art song. Born on October 23, 1923, in Richmond, Indiana, Rorem showed an early talent for music and went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music, Julliard School of Music, and received further tutelage in France from the renowned teacher Nadia Boulanger. Rorem's compositional style is noted for its melodic richness and expressive lyricism, which is particularly evident in his vocal works.
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