Clarence Adler

Clarence Adler (1886-1969) was an American musician from Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a pianist, and a soloist for many leading orchestras in the United States and abroad.[1] He was the private music instructor for composer Aaron Copland.[2]

Clarence Adler
Personal details
BornMarch 10, 1886
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
DiedDecember 24, 1969(1969-12-24) (aged 83)
New York, US
SpouseElsa Adrienne Richard
Children1

Adler was born in Cincinnati to German Jewish immigrants. He won a scholarship to the College of Music of Cincinnati (later part of UC's CCM) at age 12. After he turned 18 he went to Europe for further study and found success and acclaim as the pianist in a famous trio. He returned to Cincinnati and continued his ensemble endeavors.

In 1913 he moved to New York City and taught at the Institute of Musical Art (later part of Juilliard) and gave over 60 private lessons a week, influencing the lives of many musicians. In addition to Aaron Copland, Adler taught Walter Hendl, Richard Rodgers, and Hazel Ghazarian Skaggs.[3] He formed a music colony at Lake Placid, NY which acted as a retreat, teaching center, and concert venue for 40 years.

The College of Music of Cincinnati awarded Adler an honorary doctorate for his dedication.

References
  1. "Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County".
  2. "Clarence Adler". www.amica.org. Archived from the original on 2013-06-12. Retrieved 2018-01-07.
  3. Cohen, Aaron I. (1987). International Encyclopedia of Women Composers. Books & Music (USA). ISBN 978-0-9617485-2-4.
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SourceClarence Adler Papers
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