The quintessential American composer, RIP
RIPThe composer Ron Nelson, who died on December 24 aged 94, was once described by the conductor Leonard Slatkin as ‘the quintessential American composer’. Slatkkin added: ‘he has the ability to move between conservative and newer styles with ease. The fact that he’s a little hard to categorize is what makes him interesting.’
Nelson, who taught at Brown University, write for larges orchestra, chorus and prolifically for wind ensembles. He lived with his wife Michele in Scottsdale, Arizona.
He outlined his work in an interview with Bruce Duffie.
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