Ned Rorem


Ned Rorem
Nationality: American
Born: b. 1923
Education/Training:
Studied at Northwestern University, the Curtis Institue, and the Juilliard School

Best Known For:
Being one of the most prolific and renowned composers of art songs

Notable Compositions:
Evidence of Things Not Seen; Our Town; Air Music; Goodbye My Fancy

Assignments:
Served as the President of the American Academy of Arts and Letters from 2000-2003

Curious Facts:
In addition to composing, he wrote The Paris Diary and many other diaries, which brought him both praise and notoriety

REPERTOIRE: While All Things Were in Quiet Silence

Concert Details Date
College Choir Festival Nov 13, 2004