Background
Shapey, Ralph was born on March 12, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Max and Lillian (Paul) Shapey.
( One of the foremost American contemporary composers wor...)
One of the foremost American contemporary composers working today is Ralph Shapey. This work, written in 1951, is an excellent addition to the pedagogical repertoire, as well as an excellent recital work in the vein of the Schonberg "Sechs Kleme Klavierstucke." Each of the pieces is designed for the student pianist, providing him with certain pianistic problems such as repetitive finger staccato, legato without pedal, etc., which are clearly enumerated before each piece. The musical language is very tightly organized in the unique post-serialist idiom of the composers. Publisher ID: 410-41222
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Shapey, Ralph was born on March 12, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Max and Lillian (Paul) Shapey.
Student violin with, Emanuel Zetlin. Composition with, Stefan Wolpe.
Professor music, University of Chicago, 1964-1985;
Distinguished professor, University of Chicago, 1985-1991;
retired, 1991. Visiting professor Queens College, 1973. Chairman admissions committee MacDowell Colony.
( One of the foremost American contemporary composers wor...)
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, American Academy of Arts and Letters, American Academy Arts and Sciences, International Society Contemporary Music (directory).
Married Vera Shapiro, October 28, 1957. 1 child, Max Klement. Married Elsa Charlston, October 12, 1985.