Bunita Marcus

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Bunita Marcus (born May 5, 1952) is an American composer.

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Bunita met Morton Feldman in 1976, beginning a long association that lasted until his death in 1987. For seven years they were inseparable. [1] Feldman and Marcus composed side by side, sharing musical thoughts and ideas. [2] In 1985 Feldman dedicated to her his new piano composition: "For Bunita Marcus." [3]

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Oxford Music Online, Steven Johnson, Feldman, Morton

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References

  1. "Hearing and Remembering Trauma in Bunita Marcus's The Rugmaker". NewMusicBox. 2010-08-01. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
  2. "BBC - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra - Tectonics 2023 Artist Profile". BBC. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
  3. Oxford Music Online, Feldman, Morton