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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