Albert Hurwit

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 Winner of the 2009 American Composers Composition Award

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Connecticut native Albert Hurwit came to composition late in life, after a successful medical career in radiology. Although not formally trained, he composed two notable compositions: the award-winning Symphony No.1, “Remembrance” and his distinctive choral work Are There Still Bells.

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PBS Lifecasters Special

Hurwit was honored at Lincoln Center when the national broadcast of the PBS special “Lifecasters” presented the world premiere of his story in the documentary entitled “The Gambling Man.” Click below for a 2 minute introduction of this special.

 
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