Role

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Composer Performer

Birth

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January 31, 1945 in Rochester, NY

Death

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December 3, 2020

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

Noah Creshevsky was an American composer of classical music who was born on January 31, 1945, in Rochester, New York. He was the son of Russian immigrants who had fled the Soviet Union during the Stalinist era. Creshevsky grew up in a musical family, and his parents encouraged him to pursue his passion for music from a young age. Creshevsky began his musical education at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, where he studied composition with Warren Benson and Howard Hanson. He later went on to earn a Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he studied with Gunther Schuller and George Russell. After completing his studies, Creshevsky moved to New York City, where he became involved in the avant-garde music scene. He worked as a composer and performer, collaborating with other musicians and artists to create experimental works that pushed the boundaries of traditional classical music. One of Creshevsky's most notable works is his 1984 composition "Hyperrealism," which was created using a technique he called "hyperrealism." This technique involved taking short snippets of recorded sound and manipulating them using digital technology to create new, complex compositions. The resulting works were often dense and intricate, with layers of sound that created a rich, immersive listening experience. Creshevsky continued to explore this technique in his later works, including his 1994 composition "Great Performances," which was created using samples of classical music performances. The piece was a commentary on the nature of performance and the role of the performer in classical music. In addition to his work as a composer, Creshevsky was also a respected educator. He taught at the Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music and the City University of New York, where he mentored a new generation of composers and musicians. Throughout his career, Creshevsky remained committed to pushing the boundaries of classical music and exploring new techniques and technologies. His work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Creshevsky passed away on December 7, 2020, at the age of 75. His legacy as a pioneering composer and educator continues to inspire and influence musicians and artists around the world.

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