Israel Citkowitz
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Israel Citkowitz | |
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| Born | 6 February 1909[1] Skierniewice, Poland |
| Died | 4 May 1974 (aged 65) Westminster, London, England |
| Occupation | Composer, piano teacher |
| Spouse | Helen M. Simon
(m. 1935, divorced)Caroline Blackwood
(m. 1959; div. 1972) |
Israel Citkowitz (6 February 1909 – 4 May 1974) was a composer and piano teacher.
Citkowitz was born in Skierniewice, Poland. He was the second husband of Caroline Blackwood and died in Westminster, London, in 1974 at the age of 65.[2] Citkowitz formerly taught composition at the Dalcroze School of Music there. His compositions included Song Cycle to Words of Joyce, String Quartet and the choral music, The Lamb.
Early life[]
He studied composition with Roger Sessions and Aaron Copland and counterpoint with Nadia Boulanger.
Personal life[]
His marriages to Helen M. Simon and Lady Caroline Blackwood ended in divorce.
Surviving are a son and daughter by his first marriage, Robert Citkowitz and Dr. Elena Citkowitz Hoffman; three daughters by his second marriage, Natalya, Eugenia and Ivana; a sister and two grandchildren.
References[]
- ^ "Israel Citkowitz (1909-1974) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree".
- ^ "Israel Citkowitz, 64, Dies; Composer, Piano Teacher". The New York Times. May 6, 1974. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
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