Introduction
Simon Bucharoff (April 20, 1881, Berdychiv, Ukraine – November 24, 1955) was an American pianist, composer and educator born in Berdychiv, Ukraine.
Education
Vienna Conservatory of Music, 1902
Teachers
- Piano: Julius Epstein and Emil Sauer, Vienna
- Composition: Stephen Stocker and Robert Fuchs, Vienna
Career
- Head of Piano Dept. of Wichita College of Music, 1907
- Piano concertist, 1906–16
- Lecturer on musical subjects; master classes piano and composition 1931-36.
- From 1937 music editor and arranger, Hollywood
Works
Musical works
Operas: A Lovers Knot, Sakahra, Jewel, Addio, Wastrel, (received David Bispham Medal for A Lovers Knot and Sakahra).Chorus and Orch.: Salute to a Free World; Freedom on the March; Hear My Voice, O Lord; Jerusalem.Orch.: Four Tone Poems; The Wanderers Song; The Trumpeters Death (Pf. & Orch.); America; Moses; Prelude; Valse Brillante; Das Sterbe Gloecklein (trans.), Capriccio (trans.). For baritone and orch.: Parable of Nothin and Somethin; O Ye Peoples and Nations; Rejoicing, 1 Laugh and Laugh and Laugh (Ballad).Also many compositions for piano, voice, violin and various combinations;
Books
The Modern Pianist's Text Book
Professional associations and awards
- ASCAP, 1925
- Bispham Memorial Medal Award ("A Lovers Knot" and "Sakahra")
Genealogy
- Brother of Piano Pedagogue Isador Buchalter and Pauline Buchalter Friedman
- Uncle of Arch E. Friedman, Dan Friedman, Martin Friedman, Ruben Friedman (Darco Steel and Wire Company of Chicago)
- Great Uncle of Composer/Pianist/Arranger Donald Friedman (Chicago, IL)
- Great Great Uncle of Tenor Blake Friedman (New York City)