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Alexander Tansman (Polish: Aleksander Tansman, French: Alexandre Tansman; 12 June 1897 – 15 November 1986) was a Polish composer, pianist and conductor who became a naturalized French citizen in 1938.
Learn about the life and works of Aleksander Tansman, a Polish composer, conductor, and pianist who lived in France and the US. Discover his neoclassical style, his Jewish roots, and his relationship with Poland and its culture.
Jun 6, 2020 · Dedicatee a Charlie Chaplin - 00:00 / 08:09 / 14:34 / 19:54David Greilsammer (piano) / French National Orchestra / Steven SloaneIn 1941, Tansman fled Europe,...
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A comprehensive study of the life and works of Alexandre Tansman, a Polish-French composer who witnessed and participated in the musical history of the twentieth century. The essay includes interviews, biography, musical legacy, and a list of compositions.
Alexandre Tansman (1897-1986) was born in Poland but spent most of his musical life in Paris, always referred to himself as ‘un compositeur polonais’ despite becoming a French citizen in 1938. His Transatlantic Sonatina was the result of a 1927 trip to the US, where he discovered jazz.
About this Artist. Born: 1897, Lodz, PolandDied: 1986, Paris, France“It is obvious that I owe much to France, but anyone who has ever heard my compositions cannot have doubt that I have been, am, and forever will be a Polish composer.”A virtuoso pianist as well as a composer, Tansman settled in Paris in 1920, where he became a prominent ...
Learn about the life and works of Alexandre Tansman, a Polish-born composer who became a French and American citizen and a neoclassical master. Explore his compositions, influences, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
