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Morton Feldman
Who
Morton Feldman · Arts & Literature
What
Avant-garde classical composer
When
1926, New York City, USA — 1987, Buffalo, New York, USA
Where
United States
Biography
Morton Feldman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Avant-garde classical composer
How & why
Morton Feldman was a leading American avant-garde composer associated with the New York School alongside John Cage, known for extremely quiet, slowly unfolding music and long-duration works such as 'String Quartet No. 2.' He pioneered new approaches to notation and musical time. Feldman was Jewish, born to a Jewish immigrant family in New York City.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Avant-garde classical composer
1926
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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