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Shulamit Ran is the Andrew MacLeish Distinguished Service Professor Emerita at the University of Chicago's Department of Music, where she has taught since 1973. Born in Israel, she started composing at the age of seven, studying under notable musicians. Ran's music, known for its emotional depth and compositional clarity, has been performed by prominent ensembles worldwide, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. She received the Pulitzer Prize in 1991 for her Symphony and has been honored with fellowships from prestigious organizations such as the Guggenheim Foundation. Ran's contributions to music are recognized through five honorary degrees and memberships in the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She served as Composer-in-Residence for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera Chicago, culminating in the premiere of her opera about The Dybbuk. Her works are published by Theodore Presser Company and have been recorded by various labels.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra • Chicago, IL
Collaborated with the orchestra, leading to various premieres and performances.
Lyric Opera Chicago • Chicago, IL
Focused on developing new operatic works, culminating in the premiere of her opera about The Dybbuk.
Department of Philosophy