Meyer Kupferman

Meyer Kupferman (July 3, 1926 – November 26, 2003) was a prolific American composer and clarinetist.

Meyer Kupferman was born in New York City. A self taught composer, Kupferman first gained attention in the late 1940s when his early opera "In A Garden" was premiered at the Tanglewood and Edinburgh Festivals. From 1951 to 1993 he was on the faculty of Sarah Lawrence College. He also served as Chairman of the Music Department for five terms.

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