Background
Cooper, Kenneth was born on May 31, 1941 in New York City. Son of Rudolf and Florence Cooper.
conductor music educator musicologist pianist
Cooper, Kenneth was born on May 31, 1941 in New York City. Son of Rudolf and Florence Cooper.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1962. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1971.
Instructor Barnard College, New York City, 1967—1971. Artist-in-residence Columbia University, since 1983. Chairman harpsichord department Manhattan School Music, since 1984.
Director Baroque Aria Ensemble, since 1984. Visiting specialist Montclair State College, New Jersey, 1977—1992, Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, 1986—1990. Consultant Juilliard Repertory Project.
Music director Berkshire Bach Ensemble. Co-director Our Bach Concerts. Soloist Bach's Brandenburg Northern 5 Live From Lincoln Center.
Soloist, guest conductor American Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Ohio Chamber Orchestra, Northwest Chamber Orchestra, Mostly Mozart Festival. Consultant NBC-News, Channel 4, 1985. Conductor Handel: Acis Galatea, Semele, Alcina, Giulio Cesare, Eccles: The Judgment of Paris.
Married Josephine Luisa Mongiardo, June 1, 1969. 1 child Nicholas Perry Mongiardo-Cooper.