Eric Salzman

Eric Salzman (September 8, 1933 – November 13, 2017) was an American composer, scholar, author, impresario, music critic, and record producer. He was born in Queens, New York City.
Life
Salzman studied at Columbia University, Princeton University, and also in Italy and Germany.

He was known for his work advancing the concept of "New Music Theater" as an independent art form. He co-founded the American Music Theater Festival and was, at the time of his death in 2017, Composer-in-Residence at the Center for Contemporary Opera in New York City.

Salzman died on November 13, 2017 from a heart attack in New York City, aged 84.

References

Other websites
Eric Salzman's website

Category:1933 births
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Category:20th-century American composers
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Category:American music critics
Category:Columbia University alumni
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Category:Princeton University alumni
Category:Academics from New York City