Christopher Rouse (composer)
Christopher Chapman Rouse III (February 15, 1949 – September 21, 2019) was an American composer. Though he wrote for various ensembles, Rouse is primarily known for his orchestral compositions, including a Requiem, a dozen concertos, and six symphonies. His work received numerous accolades, including the Kennedy Center Friedheim Award, the Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition, and the Pulitzer Prize for Music. He also served as the composer-in-residence for the New York Philharmonic from 2012 to 2015.
Christopher Rouse | |
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| Born | Christopher Chapman Rouse III February 15, 1949 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 2019 (aged 70) Towson, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Oberlin Conservatory of Music Cornell University |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, professor |
| Awards | Kennedy Center Friedheim Award (1988) Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition (2002) Pulitzer Prize for Music (1993) |
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