Frederic Rzewski

Born

1938-04-13

Died

2021-06-26

Birthplace

Westfield, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Frederic Anthony Rzewski (/ˈʒɛfski/ ZHEF-skee; April 13, 1938 – June 26, 2021) was an American composer and virtuoso pianist. His major compositions, which often incorporate social and political themes, include Coming Together and the piano variations The People United Will Never Be Defeated!.