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Steven Lebetkin (born 18 August 1955) is an American composer.
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Life and career
Steven Lebetkin is a musical descendant of the late Jewish composer Karol Rathaus, a leading early twentieth century film and classical composer that emigrated to America during the Third Reich. Rathaus, a student of Franz Schreker, was a major influence on the three major American composers with whom Lebetkin studied – Gabriel Fontrier, Sol Berkowitz, and Leo Kraft. Lebetkin also studied composition with Hugo Weisgal. He carries the torch of a great European musical composition tradition whose roots go back to Haydn. Lebetkin has a Maasters in Music Composition from Queens College, City University of New York. He is a leading advocate in his works and public presentations to distinguish between harmonic languages and compositional technique, regardless of style, venue, or era. Lebetkin is also an author and lecturer. His lecture series, “What Makes Great Music Great,” takes a fresh approach towards understanding musical composition for the general public, musicians, and media professionals.

Steven Lebetkin’s symphonic works have been performed by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, the Çukurova State Symphony Orchestra in Adana, Turkey,

Selected compositions

 * Lebetkin's works are published by Carl Fischer Music, Inc., New York.


 * Orchestra
 * Cycle of the Earth for orchestra (2017)


 * Concertante
 * Cycle of the Earth for orchestra (2017)


 * Chamber music
 * Cycle of the Earth for orchestra (2017)


 * Opera
 * Cycle of the Earth for orchestra (2017)


 * Chorus and orchestra
 * Cycle of the Earth for orchestra (2017)


 * Vocal music
 * Cycle of the Earth for orchestra (2017)'' f

Recordings

 * New World Records CD: SCycle of the Earth for orchestra (2017); Steven Lebetkin, conductor; Emil Miland, cello;