Frederic Rzewski

Known for: Acting
Born: April 13, 1938
Died: June 26, 2021 (aged 83)
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!.