Simon Bucharoff

Simon Bucharoff (April 20, 1881, Berdychiv, Russian Empire – November 24, 1955) was an American pianist, composer and educator born in Berdychiv, Russian Empire.[1] He graduated from the Vienna Conservatory.[2] He died in Chicago.[2]

Simon Bucharoff in 1925

Education

Vienna Conservatory of Music, 1902

Teachers

Career
  • Head of Piano Dept. of Wichita College of Music, 1907
  • Piano concertist, 1906–16
  • Lecturer on musical subjects; master classes piano and composition 1931–36.
  • From 1937 music editor and arranger, Hollywood

Works

Musical works

Operas: A Lovers Knot, Sakahra, Jewel, Addio, Wastrel, (received David Bispham Medal for A Lovers Knot and Sakahra). Chorus and Orch.: Salute to a Free World; Freedom on the March; Hear My Voice, O Lord; Jerusalem. Orch.: Four Tone Poems; The Wanderers Song; The Trumpeters Death (Pf. & Orch.); America; Moses; Prelude; Valse Brillante; Das Sterbe Gloecklein (trans.), Capriccio (trans.). For baritone and orch.: Parable of Nothin and Somethin; O Ye Peoples and Nations; Rejoicing, 1 Laugh and Laugh and Laugh (Ballad). Also many compositions for piano, voice, violin and various combinations;

Books

The Modern Pianist's Text Book

Professional associations and awards
  • ASCAP, 1925
  • Bispham Memorial Medal Award ("A Lovers Knot" and "Sakahra")

References
  1. "Bucharoff, Simon". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  2. "Los Angeles Composer Simon Bucharoff, Dies". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. November 26, 1955. p. 5. Retrieved March 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. open access


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