World-renowned composer and teacher Martin Boykan dies at age 89
World-renowned composer and teacher Martin Boykan dies at age 89 Martin Boykan and Susan Schwalb when he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. NEW YORK, NY .- Martin Boykan, a world-renowned composer, inspirational teacher, published author and prodigious performer, died peacefully at his home on March 6, 2021 at the age of 89. He leaves behind his wife, Susan Schwalb, and his niece Ina Pour El and her family. His funeral took place in New York City on March 8, 2021. Born in 1931, Boykan studied composition with Walter Piston, Aaron Copland and Paul Hindemith, and piano ...