Malcolm Goldstein
Violinist and composer of avant-garde music
Born
March 27th, 1936
88 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American violinist and composer, contributed extensively to the field of contemporary music through performances and compositions. Participated in numerous collaborations with prominent composers and worked with the New Music Group. Engaged in various teaching positions to train future generations of musicians. Developed a unique style that blended improvisation with traditional violin techniques, impacting the avant-garde music scene.
Performed with the New Music Group
Created innovative compositions in contemporary music
Taught at various institutions
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