# Eric Salzman

> Eric Salzman was an American composer, scholar, author, impresario, music critic, and record producer. He is best known for his contributions to 'New Music Theater,' a concept he advanced through both his compositions and writings. He established it as an independent art form, distinct from grand opera and popular musicals, both aesthetically and economically. 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.

*American musicologist and composer (1933–2017)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Singer / Musician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q177220))
- **Category:** Musicians
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1933-09-08
- **Died:** 2017-11-12
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Historical depth:** 5.7 / 100
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## Platforms
- **WEBSITE**: http://www.ericsalzman.com/

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1351605)

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