Ursula Oppens

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Ursula Oppens is an American classical pianist.

[edit] Overview

Oppens is the John Evans Distinguished Professor of Music at Northwestern University. She was one of the first pianists to test the boundaries of traditional concert programming, by performing both classics and contemporary pieces. One of the foremost champions of new music, several modern composers praise her for her invaluable encouragement and advice in composition, and her illumination of their music.

[edit] Composers who have written music for Ursula Oppens

• Elliott Carter
• John Harbison
• Gyorgy Ligeti
• Witold Lutoslawski
• Conlon Nancarrow
• Frederic Rzewski
• Charles Wourinen