Irving Fine

Irving Fine was an American composer, conductor, and teacher known for his elegant and refined compositions that bridged neoclassical and modernist styles. Born in 1914, he was part of a group of influential mid-20th-century American composers sometimes referred to as the "Boston School," which included friends and colleagues like Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland. Fine's music is admired for its lyrical sophistication, structural clarity, and rich harmonic palette.

Throughout his career, he composed a variety of works including orchestral pieces, chamber music, and choral settings. Some of his well-known works include the Partita for wind quintet, Notturno for strings and harp, and The Hour Glass, a choral cycle. Fine taught at Harvard University and later at Brandeis University, where he helped build a strong music department. Though his career was cut short by his untimely death in 1962, Fine left behind a concise but deeply respected body of work that continues to be performed and studied today.

Genres

Neoclassical

Chamber Music

Choral

Latest Release

Copland: Long Time Ago

Aaron Copland•

Irving Fine•

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Single - Released July 1, 2020