Walker, George, 1922-

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Dates:
Birth 1922-06-27
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

George Theophilus Walker (1922- ), African American composer and winner of the first Pulitzer Prize in Music by an African American.

From the description of George Walker papers, 1940-2008. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79463348

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Subjects:

  • African American composers
  • African American musicians
  • African Americans
  • Chorale preludes
  • Gospel music
  • Izler Solomon Collection
  • Music
  • Orchestral music
  • Organ music
  • Piano music
  • Pulitzer Prizes
  • Quintets (Trumpets (2), horn, trombone, tuba)
  • Sonatas (Piano)
  • Songs (High voice) with piano
  • Songs with piano
  • Spirituals (Songs)
  • String orchestra music, Arranged
  • Variations (Piano)
  • Wind quintets (Bassoon, clarinet, flute, horn, oboe)

Occupations:

  • Composers

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