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Richard Wernick

American composer

Richard Frank Wernick (January 16, 1934 – April 25, 2025) was an American composer. He is best known for his chamber and vocal works. His composition Visions of Terror and Wonder won the 1977 Pulitzer Prize for Music.

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Works

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  • Kaddish-Requiem
  • Songs of Remembrance
  • Songs of Remembrance: I. Athanatous men prota theous
  • Songs of Remembrance: II. Pallida mors
  • Songs of Remembrance: III. Omnem, quae nunc obducta
  • Songs of Remembrance: IV. Upon a Child That Died
  • String Quartet no. 4
  • String Quartet no. 4: I. Introduction and Allegro
  • String Quartet no. 4: II. Scherzo I (Homage to A.D.) - Arioso I - Scherzo II - Arioso II - Scherzo I - Epilogue
  • Visions of Terror and Wonder