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Max Lifchitz
Professor
Department of Music
Areas of expertise:
American music; contemporary concert music
American music; contemporary concert music
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Biography:
Born in Mexico City, Max Lifchitz has lived in the U.S. since 1966. Active as composer, performer, and educator, Lifchitz has held a joint appointment in the Music and Caribbean/Latin American Studies Departments at the University at Albany since 1986. Before joining UAlbany, Lifchitz taught at the Manhattan School of Music and Columbia University. In July 2005, Lifchitz appeared as pianist and conductor in the Argentinean cities of Buenos Aires and Rosario. He also lectured at the School of Music of the National University of Rosario. Lifchitz is the founder and director of the New York City based, non-profit organization North/South Consonance, Inc. devoted to the promotion and performance of music from the Americas.
Born in Mexico City, Max Lifchitz has lived in the U.S. since 1966. Active as composer, performer, and educator, Lifchitz has held a joint appointment in the Music and Caribbean/Latin American Studies Departments at the University at Albany since 1986. Before joining UAlbany, Lifchitz taught at the Manhattan School of Music and Columbia University. In July 2005, Lifchitz appeared as pianist and conductor in the Argentinean cities of Buenos Aires and Rosario. He also lectured at the School of Music of the National University of Rosario. Lifchitz is the founder and director of the New York City based, non-profit organization North/South Consonance, Inc. devoted to the promotion and performance of music from the Americas.
