Milton Babbitt

Composer, educator, and theorist of music

Milton Babbitt - Composer, educator, and theorist of music
Born

1916
109 years ago

Died

January 29th, 2011
14 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Contributed significantly to 20th-century music through the development of serialism and electronic music. Held a position at Princeton University, influencing generations of composers. Published extensively on music theory and composition techniques and engaged in various academic and artistic activities, advocating for innovation in music. Babbitt's works include orchestral pieces, chamber music, and vocal compositions, many of which utilize twelve-tone methods.

Developed serialism in contemporary music

Composed 'Philomel', a landmark piece in electronic music

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