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Tsao Chieh

1953 – 1996

Composer

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Lived 1953 – 1996 (aged 42). Tsao Chieh was a Singaporean mathematician, engineer, composer and university teacher.

Tsao Chieh (Chinese: 曹节; 1953–1996) was a Singaporean composer and engineer.

Works

Orchestra 1982–1983 Overture in C

1984–1985 Singapore, Symphonic Suite for large orchestra: Prelude & Fugue, March, Scherzo, Passacaglia, Finale

1987–1988 Stasis

1989–1990 Amidst the sough of winds...., set to two poems (Finger of the Cape und A Boy Drowns) by Edwin Thumboo for Narrator and Orchestra

1991–1992 Prelude, Interlude and Fugato, for Orchestra

1994 Two Little Pieces, for Orchestra: Idyll, Dance

Symphonic Band 1988 Singapore Artillery Centennial March

Vocal music 1984 Four Songs from Romantic Poets, for Soprano and Chamber ensemble

1995 Old House at Ang Siang Hill, for Soprano and Piano

Chamber music 197? Romance, for Clarinet and Viola

1980 Canzone, for Flute and Piano

1980 Roundelay, for Flute and Piano

1981 Idyll, for Flute and Piano

1982 Toccata, for Flute and Piano

1984 Caprice, for two Flute and Piano

1984 Movements, for Flute, Piano and String Quartet

1988 Variations, for Chamber ensemble [for New Music Forum II in January 18, 1989)

Piano Solo 1971 Canzona

1983 Sonata

Electronic music 1994 Sine.Mus

1994–1995 Test piece for KW, for Computer

1994–1995 Rhapsody for synthesized flute on a 17-tone scale

1994–1995 Study in four temperaments

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Stanford University
Also known as
Chieh Tsao

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tsao Chieh?

composer (1953–1996)

When was Tsao Chieh born?

Tsao Chieh was born on 27 December 1953 in Singapore.

When did Tsao Chieh die?

Tsao Chieh died on 1 October 1996 in Singapore.

What was Tsao Chieh's occupation?

Tsao Chieh was a mathematician, engineer, composer and university teacher.

What nationality was Tsao Chieh?

Tsao Chieh was Singaporean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tsao Chieh

· Wikidata: Q1072427

· DBpedia: Tsao Chieh

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