cd - Jack Beeson
Jack Beeson was an American composer known primarily for his operas. His most notable works include "Lizzie Borden," "Hello Out There!," and "The Sweet Bye and Bye." Born in Muncie, Indiana, Beeson studied under Béla Bartók in New York. Throughout his career, he served as a professor of music at Columbia University. His operas often drew from American themes and literature, with "Lizzie Borden" based on a real-life case from Fall River, Massachusetts. Beeson’s music is recognized for its dramatic intensity and innovative approach to the opera genre. The products available from the artist Jack Beeson include CDs.
