New York composer, RIP

New York composer, RIP

RIP

norman lebrecht

August 14, 2023

We’ve been notified of the death this weekend of David Tcimpidis, at the age of 80.

Tcimpidis was a long-time faculty member and administrator at Mannes College of Music.

Published by Carl Fischer, his music has been referred to as a ‘Neoimpressionist,’ for its evocative colors and effects.

Comments

  • Kevin Scott says:

    Wonderful composer and a fine man. I learned a great deal from him in my last year at Mannes. RIP

  • John says:

    A very kind soul that will be missed.

  • Basil says:

    A dear friend and colleague for several summers in California. He wrote two works for me, including a wonderful viola sonata that I recorded this past April. RIP kind sir.

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