Background
Sorkin, Leonard was born on January 12, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of David and Rebecca (Azef) Sorkin.
Sorkin, Leonard was born on January 12, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of David and Rebecca (Azef) Sorkin.
Student, Chicago Musical College, America Conservatory. Doctor of Music (honorary), Northland College, 1977.
Founder, director Summer Evenings of Music Festival, University Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1954-1985, artist-in-residence School Fine Arts, 1962-1985, professor music, 1967-1985, Distinguished professor, 1977-1985, founder, director Institute Chamber Music, 1982-1985. Artist-in-residence Festival do Music de Camera, San Miguel, Mexico, 1979-1980.
With Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Married Aviva B. Dolnick, July 6, 1939. Children: Rafael, Naomi Sorkin Shapiro.