Joseph Achron
Joseph Yulyevich Achron, also seen as Akhron (Russian: Иосиф Юльевич Ахрон, Hebrew: יוסף אחרון) (May 1, 1886 – April 29, 1943) was a Russian-born Jewish composer and violinist, who settled in the United States. His preoccupation with Jewish elements and his desire to develop a "Jewish" harmonic and contrapuntal idiom, underscored and informed much of his work. His friend, the composer Arnold Schoenberg, described Achron in his obituary as "one of the most underrated modern composers".
Joseph Achron | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | May 1, 1886 Lozdzieje, Suwałki Governorate, Congress Poland, Russian Empire |
| Died | April 29, 1943 (aged 56) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jewish art music, classical music, film music |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist, composer |
| Years active | 1908-1943 |
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