Jacob Druckman

Jacob Druckman (June 26 1928 - May 24 1996) was an American composer born in Philadelphia. A graduate of the Juilliard School, Druckman studied with Vincent Persichetti and, at Tanglewood, Aaron Copland. He worked extensively with electronic music, in addition to a number of works for orchestra or for small ensembles. In 1972 he won the Pulitzer Prize for his orchestral work Windows. He was composer-in-residence of the New York Philharmonic from 1982-1985. Druckman taught at Juilliard, Tanglewood, Brooklyn College, Bard College, and Yale University, among other appointments.

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June 26 - 1928 - May 24 - 1996 - American - Composer - Philadelphia - Juilliard School - Vincent Persichetti - Tanglewood - Aaron Copland - Electronic music - 1972 - Pulitzer Prize - New York Philharmonic - 1982 - 1985 - Brooklyn College - Bard College - Yale University

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Notable musicians who have recorded his works include Wolfgang Sawallisch, Zubin Mehta, Leonard Slatkin, Dawn Upshaw, Jan DeGaetani, and the American Brass Quintet.

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Wolfgang Sawallisch - Zubin Mehta - Leonard Slatkin - Dawn Upshaw - Jan DeGaetani - American Brass Quintet

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