Alcides Lanza, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Alcides Lanza

Pianist, composer, conductor, educator

Date of Birth: 02-Jun-1929

Place of Birth: Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina

Profession: composer, conductor, pianist, music pedagogue

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

alcides emigdio lanza (born 2 June 1929) is a Canadian composer, conductor, pianist, and music educator of Argentinian birth.
He became a naturalized Canadian citizen in 1976.
As both a composer and performer he is known as an exponent of contemporary classical music and avant-garde music.
His works often utilize a combination of traditional and unusual instruments, and incorporate electronic sounds and extensions.
He is also known for using special lighting effects when presenting his music.
Many of his compositions are published by Boosey & Hawkes, and lanza himself owns his own publishing company, Shelan Editions.
He is an associate of the Canadian Music Centre, a member of the Canadian League of Composers., and an Honorary Member of the Canadian Electroacoustic Community.