Symphony (Ran) Explained

The Symphony is a symphony for orchestra by the Israeli-American composer Shulamit Ran. The work was commissioned by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of Riccardo Muti in 1987 and was given its world premiere on October 19, 1990.[1] The piece was awarded the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Music and took the first place Kennedy Center Friedheim Award that same year.[2] [3] [4] It was composed in a primarily atonal style.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kozinn . Allan . Allan Kozinn . Composer's Pulitzer Makes the Telephone Her New Instrument . . April 11, 1991 . June 1, 2015.
  2. Web site: Herman . Kenneth . Fame Comes a Piece at a Time : Music: Although composer Shulamit Ran was virtually unknown on the West Coast before she won the Pulitzer, the prize has not diminished her pride in being out of step. . . November 12, 1991 . June 1, 2015.
  3. Web site: Green . Judith . A song of instability, possibility In 'Vessels of Courage and Hope,' composer Shulamit Ran recalls a Baltimore ship's role in the founding of Israel. . . May 17, 1998 . June 1, 2015.
  4. Valdes . Lesley . Composer Ran Wins Prestigious Friedheim . . . September 7, 1992 . June 1, 2015.

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