Bruce Sutherland
Bruce Sutherland (26 February 1926 – 8 September 2010, in Santa Monica CA) was an American pianist, music educator and composer.
Life and career
Bruce Sutherland studied with Ethel Leginska and Amparo Iturbi. His debut as a pianist was a radio broadcast with the KFI Symphony conducted by James Sample and playing Nights In The Gardens Of Spain by de Falla.
Sutherland became notable as a composer with the prize-winning Allegro Fanfara, which premiered at the International Gottschalk Competition in New Orleans. José Iturbi conducted the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra with David Bar-Illan performing as piano soloist.[1]
In his latter years, Sutherland became noted as a teacher. Notable students include Max Levinson, John Novacek, and Rufus Choi.
Works
Selected works include:
- Allegro Fanfara
- Work for two pianos
- Prelude
- Sonatina for piano[2]
References
- ^ Bruce Sutherland, Piano Judge, retrieved 12 July 2014
- ^ Bruce Sutherland, Pianist and Composer - iCadenza, retrieved 12 July 2014
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