James Adler

James Adler (born November 19, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American composer and pianist. He began his piano studies at age 10 and went on to study under notable teachers such as Rose Willits, Mollie Margolies, and Seymour Lipkin. Adler won the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Youth Auditions in 1967 and made his debut with the orchestra in 1968. He attended the Curtis Institute of Music, earning a Bachelor's Degree in piano performance in 1973 and a Master's Degree in composition in 1976. Throughout his career, Adler has performed in various prestigious venues worldwide, including Alice Tully Hall, Wigmore Hall, and Royal Albert Hall. In addition to his performances, he has also composed works, such as the AIDS Requiem, 'Memento mori,' which premiered in 1996.