Reminiscences of an American composer and pianist / George Walker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walker, George, 1922-2018.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Walker, George, 1922-2018.

Walker, George.

Composers--United States--Biography.

Composers.

United States.

Pianists--United States--Biography.

Pianists.

Genre:

Biographies.

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

viii, 222 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2009.

Summary:

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. He has been the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship, two Rockefeller Fellowships, a John Hay Whitney Fellowship, two Guggenheim Fellowships, and 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 significant events in his life and distinguished career. Beginning with his childhood in Washington, DC, Walker reflects on pivotal moments that shaped his development as an artist. He recalls his early childhood, professional debut as a concert pianist, studies in Europe, and connections with some of the world's most famous musicians. Along the way, he includes analyses of some of his most important works.

Contents:

Early years

College and career

Traveling and teaching

Composing, performing, and publishing

Winning the Pulitzer

Further successes

Ruminations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references, discography, and index.

ISBN:

9780810869400

0810869403

9780810869417

0810869411

OCLC:

311310312