Dr. Helmuth H. Fuchs
The composer, Helmuth Hans Fuchs, was born in Chicago, Illinois (USA), on August 25, 1931.
At present, he resides in New Jersey. He was graduated from Linne' Elementary School, Chicago, Lane Technical
High School, Chicago, received his bachelor's degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1962, received his master's degree from New Mexico State University in 1966, and his doctor of philosophy degree from Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, in 1974.
His piano lessons began in Chicago, under Prof. Reinhold Walter, and his studies of music, theory, harmony, etc. continued under Prof. de Martini at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in New York City.
Dr. Fuchs' compositions have been performed at Avery Fisher Hall in NYC, at Carnegie Hall and Weill Recital Hall, in NYC, and at Jordan Hall in Boston, Mass.
His piano pieces have been performed over radio and television stations in the New York City area and in South America.
His compositions have also been performed in concert in parts of North, Central and South America, Europe and in
Asia. In May of 1992, the President of the United States of America, Mr. George Bush, heard "Schlummerlied" in recital in the White House.
The piece was performed by Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi of New York City, world renown concert
pianist. Dr. Fuchs has the honor of being a member of the board of directors of the Germaine Pinault International Musical Society and School of
Music which is under the direction of Dr. Bottazzi.
Recently, the composer was selected as "Composer-In-Residence" of the Chicago Philharmonia
Orchestra, which is under the direction and conductorship of Maestro Farobag Cooper.
The composition for the title of "C-I-R" is "Chicago Fantasia Overture," which was performed by that orchestra several times.
Dr. Fuchs is also in the process of completing a CD with the orchestra.
Regarding his musical works, Dr. Fuchs has completed two sonatas for the piano, ten fantasies, five impromptus, and other smaller pieces for the same instrument.
He has also orchestrated several of his fantasies for trio, (violin, cello, and piano).
The composer has been honored by having his name listed in "Who's Who in the East" (USA), "Who's Who in the World," and in "Who's Who in New Jersey," USA.
Most of Dr. Fuchs' handwritten, original music manuscripts are in the music
library at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.