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Walter Piston
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Walter Hamor Piston Jr. (January 20, 1894 – November 12, 1976) was an American composer. He was born in Rockland, Maine. His father's … read moreWalter Hamor Piston Jr. (January 20, 1894 – November 12, 1976) was an American composer. He was born in Rockland, Maine. His father's father, the sailor Antonio Pistone changed his name to Anthony Piston when he came to America from… read moreWalter Hamor Piston Jr. (January 20, 1894 – November 12, 1976) was an American composer. He was born in Rockland, Maine. His father's father, the sailor Antonio Pistone changed his name to Anthony Piston when he came to America from Genoa, Italy. In 1905, Walter Piston Sr. and his family mov… read more -
Irving Fine
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Irving Gifford Fine (December 3, 1914 – August 23, 1962) was an American composer. Fine's work assimilated neo-classical, romantic and… read moreIrving Gifford Fine (December 3, 1914 – August 23, 1962) was an American composer. Fine's work assimilated neo-classical, romantic and, later, serial elements. Composer Virgil Thomson described Fine's "unusual melodic grac… read moreIrving Gifford Fine (December 3, 1914 – August 23, 1962) was an American composer. Fine's work assimilated neo-classical, romantic and, later, serial elements. Composer Virgil Thomson described Fine's "unusual melodic grace" while Aaron Copland noted the "elegance, style,… read more -
William Schuman
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William Howard Schuman (August 4, 1910–February 15, 1992) was an American composer and music administrator. Born in the Bronx in New York C… read moreWilliam Howard Schuman (August 4, 1910–February 15, 1992) was an American composer and music administrator. Born in the Bronx in New York City to Samuel and Rachel Schuman, Schuman was named after the twenty-seventh U.S. president, Willi… read moreWilliam Howard Schuman (August 4, 1910–February 15, 1992) was an American composer and music administrator. Born in the Bronx in New York City to Samuel and Rachel Schuman, Schuman was named after the twenty-seventh U.S. president, William Howard Taft (although his family preferred to call him Bi… read more -
Leon Kirchner
848 listeners
Leon Kirchner (January 24, 1919 – September 17, 2009) was an American composer of classical music. He was a member of The American Academy … read moreLeon Kirchner (January 24, 1919 – September 17, 2009) was an American composer of classical music. He was a member of The American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Kirchner studied at the Univers… read moreLeon Kirchner (January 24, 1919 – September 17, 2009) was an American composer of classical music. He was a member of The American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Kirchner studied at the University of California Los Angeles with Ernest Bloch and Arnold S… read more -
Wallingford Riegger
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Wallingford Constantine Riegger (April 29, 1885 - April 2, 1961) was a prolific American music composer, well known for orchestral and mode… read moreWallingford Constantine Riegger (April 29, 1885 - April 2, 1961) was a prolific American music composer, well known for orchestral and modern dance music, and film scores. He was born in Albany, Georgia, but lived much of his life in New… read moreWallingford Constantine Riegger (April 29, 1885 - April 2, 1961) was a prolific American music composer, well known for orchestral and modern dance music, and film scores. He was born in Albany, Georgia, but lived much of his life in New York City. He was known for his use of Arnold Schoenberg… read more -
John Harbison
1,877 listeners
John Harris Harbison (born December 20, 1938 in Orange, New Jersey) is a composer, best known for his operas and large choral works. Harbis… read moreJohn Harris Harbison (born December 20, 1938 in Orange, New Jersey) is a composer, best known for his operas and large choral works. Harbison won the prestigious BMI Foundation's Student Composer Awards for composition at the age of… read moreJohn Harris Harbison (born December 20, 1938 in Orange, New Jersey) is a composer, best known for his operas and large choral works. Harbison won the prestigious BMI Foundation's Student Composer Awards for composition at the age of sixteen in 1954. He studied music at Harvard University, wh… read more -
William Bolcom
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William Elden Bolcom (born May 26, 1938) is an American composer and pianist. He has received the Pulitzer Prize and three Grammy Awards. B… read moreWilliam Elden Bolcom (born May 26, 1938) is an American composer and pianist. He has received the Pulitzer Prize and three Grammy Awards. Bolcom is a professor of music composition at the University of Michigan. He is married to mezzo-so… read moreWilliam Elden Bolcom (born May 26, 1938) is an American composer and pianist. He has received the Pulitzer Prize and three Grammy Awards. Bolcom is a professor of music composition at the University of Michigan. He is married to mezzo-soprano Joan Morris. Bolcom was born in Seattle, Washington. A… read more -
George Perle
702 listeners
George Perle (born May 6, 1915 in Bayonne, New Jersey; died January 23, 2009 in Manhattan) is a composer and music theorist. A student of E… read moreGeorge Perle (born May 6, 1915 in Bayonne, New Jersey; died January 23, 2009 in Manhattan) is a composer and music theorist. A student of Ernst Krenek, Perle composes with a technique of his own devising called "twelve-tone tonality… read moreGeorge Perle (born May 6, 1915 in Bayonne, New Jersey; died January 23, 2009 in Manhattan) is a composer and music theorist. A student of Ernst Krenek, Perle composes with a technique of his own devising called "twelve-tone tonality," which is different from, but related to, twelve-tone… read more -
Ned Rorem
10,488 listeners
Ned Rorem (October 23, 1923 - November 18, 2022) is a noted American composer and diarist. He is most well-known and praised for his song s… read moreNed Rorem (October 23, 1923 - November 18, 2022) is a noted American composer and diarist. He is most well-known and praised for his song settings. He was born in Richmond, Indiana and received his early education in Chicago at the Unive… read moreNed Rorem (October 23, 1923 - November 18, 2022) is a noted American composer and diarist. He is most well-known and praised for his song settings. He was born in Richmond, Indiana and received his early education in Chicago at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, the American Conservato… read more -
Harrison Birtwistle
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Harrison Birtwistle is one of England's foremost living composers. Born Accrington, 15th July 1934, died Mere Wiltshire, 18th April … read moreHarrison Birtwistle is one of England's foremost living composers. Born Accrington, 15th July 1934, died Mere Wiltshire, 18th April 2022. He studied Clarinet and Composition at the Royal Manchester College of Music from 1953 where… read moreHarrison Birtwistle is one of England's foremost living composers. Born Accrington, 15th July 1934, died Mere Wiltshire, 18th April 2022. He studied Clarinet and Composition at the Royal Manchester College of Music from 1953 where, along with fellow students Peter Maxwell Davies, Alexander… read more