Background
Lees, Benjamin was born on January 8, 1924 in Harbin, China. Came to the United States, 1925.
Lees, Benjamin was born on January 8, 1924 in Harbin, China. Came to the United States, 1925.
Studied piano, with K.I. Rodetsky, 1931; studied piano, Marguerite Bitter, 1945-1948; compostion, with Halsey Stevens at University of Southern California, 1945-1948; compostion, with George Antheil, 1949-1954.
Professor composition, Peabody Conservatory Professor composition, Queens College Professor composition, Manhattan School Music.
(Etudes for Piano and Orchestra / Reduction for Two Pianos...)
(Benjamin Lees Sonata Breve Piano Solo Boosey & Hawkes 24 ...)
(Benjamin Lees Interlude for String Orchestra. Published b...)
Married Leatrice Luba, 1948. 1 child January.