Julia Stilman-Lasansky facts for kids
Ada Julia Stilman-Lasansky (born February 3, 1935, died March 29, 2007) was a talented composer from Argentina. She moved to the United States in 1964 and became known for her music.
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Early Life and Musical Journey
Ada Julia Stilman-Lasansky was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She started her musical studies there. She learned to play the piano from Roberto Castro. She also studied how to compose music with Gilardo Gilardi.
In 1964, Stilman-Lasansky moved to the United States. She continued her education at the University of Maryland. There, she earned two advanced degrees in music. Later, she studied even more at Yale University.
Her Teachers and Mentors
Ada Julia Stilman-Lasansky had many important teachers. These included famous composers like Leon Kirchner and Morton Subotnick. She also learned from Lawrence Moss and Krysztof Penderecki. These teachers helped shape her musical style.
Awards and Recognition
Stilman-Lasansky received special honors for her work. In 1972, she earned a Phi Kappa Phi award. This award recognizes excellent academic achievements.
In 1974, she received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The NEA is a U.S. government agency that supports art. They even asked her to create a new piece of music called Cantata No. 4.
She was also a member of the American Society of University Composers. This group connects composers who work in universities. Stilman-Lasansky lived in Maryland for many years. She passed away in Paris in 2007.
Her Musical Compositions
Ada Julia Stilman-Lasansky wrote many different types of music. Her works included pieces for small groups of instruments, large orchestras, and solo piano. She also wrote songs for singers.
Chamber Music
Chamber music is written for a small group of instruments. It's often played in a smaller room or "chamber."
- Cello Quartet (for four cellos)
- Cuadrados y Angulos (for trumpet, saxophone, piano, and timpani drums; with words by Alfonsina Storni)
- Etudes (for a string quartet, which is two violins, a viola, and a cello)
- Etudes (for a woodwind quintet, which is flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn)
Orchestra Music
Orchestra music is written for a large group of musicians.
- Cantata No. 1 El Oro Intio (for a bass singer and orchestra; with words by Amado Nervo)
- Cantata No. 2 Cantares de la Madre Joven (for seven female singers and orchestra; with words by Rabindranath Tagore)
- Cantata No. 3 Barcarola (for a chorus and orchestra; with words by Pablo Neruda)
- Cantata No. 4 Magic Rituals of the Golden Dawn (with words by William Butler Yeats)
Piano Music
She also composed music for a single piano.
- Sonata Visiones Primera
Vocal Music
Stilman-Lasansky wrote various songs for singers.
