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![]() In 1976-1977 he served as Ernest Bloch Professor of Music at U.C. (1953-1955), returning to academe in 1971 as Professor of Music at SUNY in Stony Brook. In addition to concertizing, Rosen taught Modern Languages at M.I.T. ![]() in 1951 - the year he made his New York piano debut. summa cum laude in 1947 his M.A, in 1949, and his Ph.D. He also studied music theory and composition with Karl Weigl, and at Princeton University majored in music history and romance languages. When Rosenthal died in 1946, Rosen continued studying with his widow, Hedwig Kanner-Rosenthal, for a total of eight years. For the next six years he was a pupil of Moriz Rosenthal (who in turn had been a pupil of Rafael Joseffy and Franz Liszt). He was also the author of many widely admired books about music.Ĭharles Rosen started young, with piano lessons at the age of four, then studied at the Juilliard School from ages seven to eleven. ![]() As a virtuoso pianist he appeared in numerous recitals and orchestral engagements around the world, and recorded a number of 20 th century works at the invitation of their composers, including works by Igor Stravinsky, Elliott Carter, and Pierre Boulez. Born: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USAĭied: DecemManhattan, New York City, New York, USAĬharles Rosen was an American pianist and music theorist. ![]()
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