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Robert Erickson

American composer, author, and educator (1917-1997) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80

Robert Erickson was an American modernist composer and influential music teacher. He was one of the first American composers to explore the twelve tone technique and to compose tape music.

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Arts and Letters Award in Music1981
Guggenheim Fellowship1966

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1997 · aged 80