Miller, Freda (c. 1910–1960)

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Miller, Freda (c. 1910–1960)

American composer and pianist for dancers. Born c. 1910; died May 25, 1960, in New York, NY.

Considered nearly as important as Louis Horst in the field of pianist and accompanist for traditional modern dancers, composed for numerous dancers, including Pauline Koner, Hanya Holm, Charles Weidman, John Butler and Helen Tamiris; upon her death, a series of Freda Miller Memorial Concerts were hosted at 92nd Street YMHA in NYC where she had often played.

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