John Kirkpatrick
American classical pianist and music scholar
John Kirkpatrick 's AcademicInfluence.com Rankings
Download Badge
Communications
Why Is John Kirkpatrick Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, John Kirkpatrick was an American classical pianist and music scholar, best known for championing the works of Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Carl Ruggles, and Roy Harris. He gave the first complete public performance of Ives's Concord Sonata in 1939, which became a turning point in the composer's public recognition. Kirkpatrick played an important role in Ives scholarship, and he was leader in the Charles Ives Society. One important example is his role in the editing of Memos, which is a collection of Ives's autobiographical writings. At the time of his death Kirkpatrick was a professor emeritus at Yale University, where he had also been the curator of the Charles Ives archives.
Other Resources About John Kirkpatrick
What Schools Are Affiliated With John Kirkpatrick ?
John Kirkpatrick is affiliated with the following schools:
