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Weber, Ben (1916–1979)| US composer and teacher. He studied at the University of Chicago but was largely self-taught as a composer. He adopted the 12-note system in 1938 and was encouraged by Schoenberg, however, his music retained tonal associations. He moved to New York in 1945. |
Works Symphony on Poems of William Blake for baritone and orchestra (1952), violin concerto (1954), Prelude and Passacaglia for orchestra (1955), Chamber Fantasy for small orchestra (1959), piano concerto (1961); two string quartets (1942, 1952), two string trios (1943, 1946), serenade for string quintet (1955); Sinfonia Clarion for orchestra (1974). |
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