Reminiscences of an American Composer and Pianist
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0810869403
ISBN-13
9780810869400
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Imprint
Scarecrow Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 9th, 2009
Print length
230 Pages
Weight
426 grams
Dimensions
22.30 x 13.90 x 1.90 cms
Product Classification:
Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groupsMemoirs
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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.
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 a musician. Beginning with his childhood in Washington, D.C., Walker reflects on pivotal moments that shaped his development as an artist. He recalls his early childhood, his professional debut as a concert pianist, his studies in Europe, and his connections with some of the world''s most famous musicians. Along the way he includes analyses of some of his most important works.
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