Arnold Rosner

Arnold Rosner (November 8, 1945 in New York City – November 8, 2013) was an American composer of classical music. Biography Rosner got his training at State University of New York at Buffalo, New York. According to his own account, he “learned practically nothing” there. Rosner developed an individual style that fused elements of Renaissance music with the heightened drama and rich sonorities of late romanticism. He composed three operas, eight symphonies, six string quartets, chamber music and songs. Many of his compositions were influenced by his Jewish background, but also by Catholicism. Most of his music is available on recording. Principal works Operas * Chronicle of Nine: The Tragedy of Queen Jane, Op. 81 (1984); libretto by Florence Stevenson * Bontsche Schweig, Chamber Opera, Op. 102 (1994) * Spinoza, Chamber Opera, Op. 123 (2011); libretto by the composer, including some prayers and historical documents Symphonies * Symphony No. 1, Op. 3 (1961) * Symphony No. 2, Op. 8 (1961) * Symphony No. 3, Op. 20 (1963) * Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 (1964) * Symphony No. 5 Missa sine Cantoribus super “Salve Regina”, Op. 57 (1973) * Symphony No. 6, Op. 64 (1976) * Symphony No. 7 in A minor T