Reminiscences of an American Composer and Pianist
George Walker
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Hardback. The first black American to receive the Pulitzer Prize for music (for his composition Lilacs), George Walker recounts the most significant events in his life and distinguished career as a composer and a musician. Num Pages: 230 pages, black & white illustrations, printed music items. BIC Classification: AVH; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
In 1996, George Walker became the first black American to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. This accolade, awarded for his composition "Lilacs," was just one of many Walker has received: Walker has been inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame and has received six honorary doctoral degrees. Considered one of the most important American composers of the last century, Walker has produced works that rank among the finest in contemporary classical music. In Reminiscences of an American Composer and Pianist, Walker recounts the most significant events in his life and distinguished career as a composer and ... Read more
In 1996, George Walker became the first black American to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. This accolade, awarded for his composition "Lilacs," was just one of many Walker has received: Walker has been inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame and has received six honorary doctoral degrees. Considered one of the most important American composers of the last century, Walker has produced works that rank among the finest in contemporary classical music. In Reminiscences of an American Composer and Pianist, Walker recounts the most significant events in his life and distinguished career as a composer and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Number of Pages
230
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810869400
SKU
V9780810869400
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99-15
About George Walker
George Walker is considered one of the most important American composers of the 20th century. The first black composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for music, his extensive output of over 90 works includes his masterpiece, the "Lyric for Strings."
Reviews for Reminiscences of an American Composer and Pianist
Walker’s autobiographical recollections are balanced and even-handed; he recounts both triumphs and disappointments in straightforward, almost bare-boned prose that allows the reader to draw his or her own conclusions....Writing of his early life, he compellingly portrays the strong, quiet dignity of his parents and grandmother, qualities he’s obviously imbibed and assimilated as integral parts of his own personality. Short but ... Read more