Obituary: American Composer David Del Tredici Passes at 86

(Photo: Susan Johann) American composer David Del Tredici passed away on Nov. 18, 2023 due to complications with Parkinson’s disease. He was 86. Born on March 16, 1937 in Cloverdale, California, Del Tredici studied piano at age 12 and made his solo debut at 17 with the San Francisco Symphony. He originally set out on a career as a solo {…}

BMOP/sound Releases World Premiere Recording Of David Del Tredici’s ‘Child Alice’

On Nov. 14, 2017, BMOP/sound will release the debut recording of David Del Tredici’s Complete Song Cycle “Child Alice.” The release will mark the world premiere of the piece. The rarely-heard, neo-Romantic masterpiece explores Del Tredici’s Lewis Carroll-inspired fantasy world and is presented as a 135-minute two-disc hybrid-SACD set. The work is led by conductor Gil Rose with Boston Modern Orchestra {…}