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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 -
Howard Hanson
18,253 listeners
Howard Harold Hanson (October 28, 1896 – February 26, 1981) was an American composer, conductor, educator, music theorist, and ardent champ… read moreHoward Harold Hanson (October 28, 1896 – February 26, 1981) was an American composer, conductor, educator, music theorist, and ardent champion of American classical music. Hanson was born in Wahoo, Nebraska to Swedish parents, Hans and H… read moreHoward Harold Hanson (October 28, 1896 – February 26, 1981) was an American composer, conductor, educator, music theorist, and ardent champion of American classical music. Hanson was born in Wahoo, Nebraska to Swedish parents, Hans and Hilma (Eckstrom) Hanson. In his infancy he studied music with… read more -
Charles Tomlinson Griffes
1,021 listeners
Charles Tomlinson Griffes (Elmira, New York, September 17, 1884 – New York City, April 8, 1920) was an American composer for piano, chamber… read moreCharles Tomlinson Griffes (Elmira, New York, September 17, 1884 – New York City, April 8, 1920) was an American composer for piano, chamber ensembles and for voice. After early studies on piano and organ in his home town, he went to Berl… read moreCharles Tomlinson Griffes (Elmira, New York, September 17, 1884 – New York City, April 8, 1920) was an American composer for piano, chamber ensembles and for voice. After early studies on piano and organ in his home town, he went to Berlin for four years to study composition with Engelbert Humper… read more -
Irving Fine
1,106 listeners
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 -
Roy Harris
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1. Roy Harris (1898-1979), an American composer 2. Roy Harris (1933-2016), a British folk singer. —————&mdash… read more1. Roy Harris (1898-1979), an American composer 2. Roy Harris (1933-2016), a British folk singer. ———————————– 1) Roy Ellsworth Harris (February 12, 1898 in Chandler… read more1. Roy Harris (1898-1979), an American composer 2. Roy Harris (1933-2016), a British folk singer. ———————————– 1) Roy Ellsworth Harris (February 12, 1898 in Chandler, Oklahoma, United States - October 1, 1979), was an America… read more -
David Diamond
3,087 listeners
David Leo Diamond (July 9, 1915 – June 13, 2005) was an American composer of classical music. He was born in Rochester, New York and studie… read moreDavid Leo Diamond (July 9, 1915 – June 13, 2005) was an American composer of classical music. He was born in Rochester, New York and studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Eastman School of Music under Bernard Rogers, also r… read moreDavid Leo Diamond (July 9, 1915 – June 13, 2005) was an American composer of classical music. He was born in Rochester, New York and studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Eastman School of Music under Bernard Rogers, also receiving lessons from Roger Sessions in New York City and Na… read more -
Benjamin Lees
193 listeners
Benjamin Lees (born January 8, 1924) is a contemporary U.S. composer of classical music, born in Harbin, China, raised in San Francisco and… read moreBenjamin Lees (born January 8, 1924) is a contemporary U.S. composer of classical music, born in Harbin, China, raised in San Francisco and currently residing in Palm Springs, California. Lees rejects atonalism and Americana in favor of … read moreBenjamin Lees (born January 8, 1924) is a contemporary U.S. composer of classical music, born in Harbin, China, raised in San Francisco and currently residing in Palm Springs, California. Lees rejects atonalism and Americana in favor of classical structures. He began piano lessons at 5 with K. I.… read more -
George Walker
8,126 listeners
George Theophilus Walker (June 27, 1922 - August 23, 2018) was an African-American composer, the first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.… read moreGeorge Theophilus Walker (June 27, 1922 - August 23, 2018) was an African-American composer, the first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. He received the Pulitzer for his work Lilacs in 1996. Walker is the father of two sons, violinist… read moreGeorge Theophilus Walker (June 27, 1922 - August 23, 2018) was an African-American composer, the first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. He received the Pulitzer for his work Lilacs in 1996. Walker is the father of two sons, violinist and composer Gregory T.S. Walker and playwright Ian Walker.… read more -
William Thomas McKinley
1,663 listeners
One of the most highly regarded and well-known composers of his generation, William Thomas McKinley (b. 1938) learned both classical and ja… read moreOne of the most highly regarded and well-known composers of his generation, William Thomas McKinley (b. 1938) learned both classical and jazz piano at a very early age, becoming the youngest member of the American Federation of Musicians… read moreOne of the most highly regarded and well-known composers of his generation, William Thomas McKinley (b. 1938) learned both classical and jazz piano at a very early age, becoming the youngest member of the American Federation of Musicians at the age of twelve. To date, he has composed over 300 wor… read more -
Lukas Foss
4,649 listeners
Lukas Foss (born Lukas Fuchs, August 15, 1922 in Berlin, Germany; died February 1, 2009 in Manhattan) is an American composer, conductor, p… read moreLukas Foss (born Lukas Fuchs, August 15, 1922 in Berlin, Germany; died February 1, 2009 in Manhattan) is an American composer, conductor, pianist, and professor. He studied with Julius Goldstein. He moved to Paris in 1933 where he studie… read moreLukas Foss (born Lukas Fuchs, August 15, 1922 in Berlin, Germany; died February 1, 2009 in Manhattan) is an American composer, conductor, pianist, and professor. He studied with Julius Goldstein. He moved to Paris in 1933 where he studied piano with Lazare Lévy, composition with Noël Gallon, orch… read more