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Jacob Raphael Druckman (June 26,[1] 1928 – May 24, 1996) was an American composer born in Philadelphia.

Jacob Druckman
Born(1928-06-26)June 26, 1928
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedMay 24, 1996(1996-05-24) (aged 67)
New Haven, Connecticut
Alma materJuilliard School
OccupationComposer
AwardsPulitzer Prize for Music (1972)

Life


A graduate of the Juilliard School in 1956,[2] Druckman studied with Vincent Persichetti, Peter Mennin, and Bernard Wagenaar. In 1949 and 1950 he studied with Aaron Copland at Tanglewood and later continued his studies at the École Normale de Musique in Paris (1954–55). He worked extensively with electronic music, in addition to a number of works for orchestra or for small ensembles. In 1972 he won the Pulitzer Prize for his first large orchestral work, Windows.[3] He was composer-in-residence of the New York Philharmonic from 1982 until 1985. Druckman taught at Juilliard, The Aspen Music Festival, Tanglewood, Brooklyn College, Bard College, and Yale University, among other appointments. He is Connecticut's State Composer Laureate.[4]

Druckman died of lung cancer at age 67 in New Haven, Connecticut.[2] His music is published by Boosey & Hawkes. He is the father of percussionist Daniel Druckman.

The Aspen Music Festival gives out the Jacob Druckman award in his honor each festival season.[5] The reward is given to an up-and-coming composer, who is then commissioned to write a piece to be performed in the next festival season, offering a chance for this new composer to show his or her talents.

Notable musicians who have recorded his works include David Zinman, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Zubin Mehta, Leonard Slatkin, Dawn Upshaw, Jan DeGaetani, Dorian Wind Quintet, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and the American Brass Quintet.


Notable students



Major works



References


  1. Although the "New York Times" obituary says June 25, according to the composer's son Daniel,[full citation needed] the correct date is, indeed, June 26.
  2. Tommasini, Anthony (May 27, 1996). "Jacob Druckman, 67, Dies; A Composer and Teacher". New York Times. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  3. Keller, James M. "Thomas / Druckman / Harte". Liner note essay. New World Records.
  4. STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Sites º Seals º Symbols Archived March 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine; Connecticut State Register & Manual; retrieved on January 4, 2007
  5. "SUSAN AND FORD SCHUMANN CENTER FOR COMPOSITION STUDIES". Aspen Music Festival and School. Aspen Musical Festival and School. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  6. Druckman, Jacob. Jacob Druckman: Lamia / That Quickening Pulse / Delizie Contente Che L'Alme Beate / Nor Spell Nor Charm / Suite from Médée. Essay from CD album booklet. Boston Modern Orchestra Project.

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[de] Jacob Druckman

Jacob Raphael Druckman (* 26. Juni 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; † 24. Mai 1996 in New Haven, Connecticut) war ein US-amerikanischer Komponist und Musikpädagoge.
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[es] Jacob Druckman

Jacob Druckman (26 de junio de 1928 - 24 de mayo de 1996) fue un compositor estadounidense nacido en Filadelfia. Graduado de la Escuela Juilliard, Druckman estudió con Vincent Persichetti, Mennin Pedro y Bernard Wagenaar. En 1949 y 1950 estudió con Aaron Copland en Tanglewood y más tarde continuó sus estudios en la École Normale de Musique de Paris (1954-55). Trabajó mucho con la música electrónica, además de una serie de obras para orquesta o para grupos pequeños. En 1972 ganó el Premio Pulitzer por su primera gran obra orquestal Windows. Fue compositor en residencia de la Orquesta Filarmónica de Nueva York desde 1982 hasta 1985. Druckman enseñó en Juilliard, el Aspen Music Festival, Tanglewood, Brooklyn College, Bard College y la Universidad de Yale, entre otras. Es Compositor Laureado del estado de Connecticut.



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