Abram Chasins

Composer

Birthday August 17, 1903

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Jun 21, 1987 (83)

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About

Multitalented, versatile musician who was also an author, lecturer, musicologist, broadcaster, and radio executive.

Before Fame

He attended the Juilliard School of Music where he studied with Rubin Goldmark, and the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where he studied with Jozef Hofmann.

Trivia

He traveled throughout the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe performing both solo recitals and with major orchestras.

Family Life

He married pianist and former student Constance Keene in 1949. As a result of the union, piano duos became part of his repertoire.

Associated With

He wrote a biography of Leopold Stokowski.