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John J. Becker

American composer of contemporary classical music (1886-1961) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 74

John Joseph Becker was an American composer of contemporary classical music, a pianist, a conductor, a writer on music, and a music administrator.

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In the early 1930s he was especially active as a conductor, giving midwestern premieres of works by his close friend Charles Ives, as well as music by fellow American composers Carl Ruggles and Wallingford Riegger.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1961 · aged 74

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