b. 1956d. 2021
James Primosch
Known as a pianist as well as composer, James Primosch had set the texts of many American writers in his art songs and choral pieces.
Photo: James Primosch, publicity photo, Theodore Presser website
About
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, James Primosch studied at Cleveland State University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University.
Primosch received many prestigious grants and awards, including a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and a Guggenheim Fellowship. His song cycle Holy the Firm was composed for and premiered by Dawn Upshaw, and he served on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania from 1988 until his passing in 2021.
For more information about Primosch, please visit his website, listed to the right.
–Christie Finn
Related Information
James Primosch Official Website
jamesprimosch.comUniversity of Pennsylvania
sas.upenn.edu/music/people/standing-faculty/james-primoschSongs
“..that passeth all understanding”1999 · Holy the FirmJames PrimoschDenise LevertovBedtime1996James PrimoschDenise LevertovCinder1999 · Holy the FirmJames PrimoschSusan StewartDeathbeds1999 · Holy the FirmJames PrimoschAnnie DillardEvery Day is a God1999 · Holy the FirmJames PrimoschAnnie DillardHoly the Firm1999James PrimoschSongs for Adam2009James Primosch
Records
Sheet Music