Simon Bucharoff (April 20, 1881, Berdychiv, Russian Empire – November 24, 1955) was an American pianist, composer and educator born in Berdychiv, Russian Empire.^[1] He graduated from the Vienna Conservatory.^[2] He died in Chicago.^[2]

Education

Vienna Conservatory of Music, 1902

Teachers

• Piano: Julius Epstein and Emil Sauer, Vienna
• Composition: Stephen Stocker and Robert Fuchs, Vienna

Career

• Head of Piano Dept. of Wichita College of Music, 1907
• Piano concertist, 1906–16
• Lecturer on musical subjects; master classes piano and composition 1931–36.
• From 1937 music editor and arranger, Hollywood

Works

Musical works

Operas: A Lovers Knot, Sakahra, Jewel, Addio, Wastrel, (received David Bispham Medal for A Lovers Knot and Sakahra). Chorus and Orch.: Salute to a Free World; Freedom on the March; Hear My Voice, O Lord; Jerusalem. Orch.: Four Tone Poems; The Wanderers Song; The Trumpeters Death (Pf. & Orch.); America; Moses; Prelude; Valse Brillante; Das Sterbe Gloecklein (trans.), Capriccio (trans.). For baritone and orch.: Parable of Nothin and Somethin; O Ye Peoples and Nations; Rejoicing, 1 Laugh and Laugh and Laugh (Ballad). Also many compositions for piano, voice, violin and various combinations;

Books

The Modern Pianist's Text Book

Professional associations and awards

• ASCAP, 1925
• Bispham Memorial Medal Award ("A Lovers Knot" and "Sakahra")