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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

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Avant-garde classical composer

1926

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music