Walter Hamor Piston, Jr. (January 20, 1894 – November 12, 1976), was an American composer of classical music, music theorist, and professor of music at Harvard University.
Walter Piston
Musician
Notable For
American composer
Walter Piston's Historical Timeline
Walter Piston is born
Walter Piston musician, known for american composer, was born on 1894-01-20. Walter Hamor Piston, Jr.
Walter Piston's "Fugue on a Victory Tune" premieres in New York City [1]
Walter Piston's "Fugue on a Victory Tune" premieres in New York City [1]
Walter Piston's 3rd Symphony in E, premieres in Boston by the Boston Symphony Orchestra; conducted by Serge Koussevitzky
Walter Piston's 3rd Symphony in E, premieres in Boston by the Boston Symphony Orchestra; conducted by Serge Koussevitzky; wins 1948 Pulitzer Prize
Walter Piston's 6th Symphony, composed to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Boston Symphony, premieres, led by Charles Mu
Walter Piston's 6th Symphony, composed to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Boston Symphony, premieres, led by Charles Munch
1st performance of Walter Piston's 8th Symphony (his last), by the Boston Symphony, conducted by Erich Leinsdorf
1st performance of Walter Piston's 8th Symphony (his last), by the Boston Symphony, conducted by Erich Leinsdorf
Associated Historical Events
birth
Walter Piston is born
Walter Piston musician, known for american composer, was born on 1894-01-20. Walter Hamor Piston, Jr.
Walter Piston's "Fugue on a Victory Tune" premieres in New York City [1]
Walter Piston's "Fugue on a Victory Tune" premieres in New York City [1]
Walter Piston's 3rd Symphony in E, premieres in Boston by the Boston Symphony Orchestra; conducted by Serge Koussevitzky
Walter Piston's 3rd Symphony in E, premieres in Boston by the Boston Symphony Orchestra; conducted by Serge Koussevitzky; wins 1948 Pulitzer Prize
Walter Piston's 6th Symphony, composed to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Boston Symphony, premieres, led by Charles Mu
Walter Piston's 6th Symphony, composed to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Boston Symphony, premieres, led by Charles Munch
1st performance of Walter Piston's 8th Symphony (his last), by the Boston Symphony, conducted by Erich Leinsdorf
1st performance of Walter Piston's 8th Symphony (his last), by the Boston Symphony, conducted by Erich Leinsdorf
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Walter Piston born?
- Walter Piston was born on 1894-01-20.
- What is Walter Piston known for?
- American composer
- What historical events involved Walter Piston?
- Walter Piston was involved in 5 recorded historical events, including Walter Piston is born, Walter Piston's "Fugue on a Victory Tune" premieres in New York City [1], Walter Piston's 3rd Symphony in E, premieres in Boston by the Boston Symphony Orchestra; conducted by Serge Koussevitzky.
- When did Walter Piston die?
- Walter Piston died on 1976-01-01.