American Harmonies: The Music of Walter Piston

American Harmonies: The Music of Walter Piston 03/29/2011 at 08:00 PM – Carnegie Hall Piston is a legendary figure, a largely self-taught “composer’s composer” who has had a profound impact on contemporary American music. Enjoy two of his award-winning symphonies as the teacher gets his night in the spotlight. Conductor’s Notes Maestro Leon Botstein explains…

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Walter Piston

Walter Piston By Carol J. Oja Written for the concert American Harmonies: The Music of Walter Piston, performed on March 29, 2011 at Carnegie Hall. There are few opportunities these days to hear live performances of the deeply felt, sonorously-shaped music of the New England composer Walter Piston. His colleague and contemporary Aaron Copland called…

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