He studied at Vienna University under Adler (1902-6), taking the doctorate for work on Heinrich Isaac; in composition he was one of Schönberg's first pupils (1904-8), along with Berg. Like Berg, he developed rapidly under Schönberg's guidance, achieving a fusion of Brahms, Reger and tonal Schönber

20th-century music, Dramatic, Eclectic

Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff[a] (Russian: Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов, Sergej Vasil’evič Rakhmaninov, 1 April 1873 [O.S. 20 March] – 28 March 1943) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. He was one of the finest pianists of his day and, as a composer, the l

20th-century music, Bombast, Classical, Complex, Dramatic, Euphoric, Intense, Monumental

Marie Alatalo was raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Michigan, and earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music. Marie was the pianist for the Eastman School of Music Musica Nova Ensemble, an

20th-century music, Baroque music, Minimalist music, Romantic music

Composer Robert Ashley is best known for his experimental operas, particularly his pioneering opera set for television, "Perfect Lives". Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was a founding member of the ONCE Group, and a member of the Sonic Arts Union, which included David Behrman, Alvin Lucier, and Gord

20th-century music