Israel Citkowitz
Israel Citkowitz (6 February 1909 – 4 May 1974) was a composer and piano teacher.
Israel Citkowitz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 February 1909 Skierniewice, Poland |
| Died | 4 May 1974 (aged 65) Westminster, London, England |
| Occupation | Composer, piano teacher |
| Spouse | Helen M. Simon
(m. 1935, divorced) |
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.[1] 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
He was married to Helen M. Simon and to Lady Caroline Blackwood. Both marriages ended in divorce.
References
- "Israel Citkowitz, 64, Dies; Composer, Piano Teacher". The New York Times. May 6, 1974. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
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