Frederic Rzewski

Born in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA on April 13, 1938 — died June 26, 2021 (aged 83)

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!.