Background
Alpher, David B. was born on June 19, 1947 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Sol M. and Judith Alpher.
Alpher, David B. was born on June 19, 1947 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Sol M. and Judith Alpher.
Bachelor of Music, Indiana U., 1968;
Juris Doctor, New York University, 1971.
Attorney, New York City, 1971-1973;
co-founder, Rockport (Massachusetts) Chamber Music Festival, since 1982;
co-artistic director, Rockport (Massachusetts) Chamber Music Festival, 1982-1991;
composer in residence, Rockport (Massachusetts) Chamber Music Festival, 1985-1991;
music director, Gloucester (Massachusetts) Stage Company, 1985-1996. Music director Allnations Dance Company. New York City, 1975-1980, BRP Theatre Projects, New York City, 1980-1984.
David B. Alpher has been listed as a noteworthy Composer by Marquis Who's Who.
Composer chamber music/multimedia including Las Meninas: Variations, 1985, Kerouac, 1988, Walrus & Carpenter, 1989, popular song Christmasin Rockport, 1985, song cycle Hinting of Other Places, 1983, Land ofthe Farther Suns, 1992, Three Songs of Transcendence, 1996, The Field's Edge, 1996. Co-editor, founder monthly newsletter Grand Union of Lyle Lovers, since 1988.
Married Karen Stockbridge, March 30, 1989.