Christine Berl
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Christine Berl is an American
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 composer. She was born in New York City
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, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in piano from Mannes College of Music in 1964. She continued her education at Queen's College, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in composition in 1970.

After completing her education, she married and had two sons. She has served as artistic consultant for Tirreno Records. Berl was honored with a Distinguished Artist Series concert in 1990.

Works

Selected works include:
  • Dark Summer for voice, piano, and string trio, 1989
  • The Violent Beer it Away for orchestra, 1988
  • Elgy for piano solo, 1974
  • Three pieces for Chamber Ensemble, 1975
  • Sonata for piano, 1986–87
  • The Lord of the Dance, 1989


Her work has been recorded and issued on media, including:
  • Three Pieces For Chamber Ensemble, American Society Of University Composers (Record No.7) (LP) 1984
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