The Harlem Quartet is an ensemble of First-Place Laureates from the Sphinx Competition, which supports young Black and Latino string-players.
Composer Biography
Walter Piston, the American composer, was largely self-taught as a musician and initially seemed destined for a career in engineering.
Composer Biography
Walter Piston taught at Harvard for 34 years, and his students included famous composers like Elliott Carter and Leonard Bernstein.
Performer Biography
The Harlem Quartet has performed with Itzhak Perlman, made its London debut, and played at the White House.
Critical Reception
Walter Piston received numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for his Third and Seventh Symphonies, and the New York Music Critics' Circle Prize for his Fifth Quartet.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Walter Piston, despite his skill as an orchestrator, favored abstract musical genres over works with descriptive elements.
Composer Biography
Walter Piston studied at Harvard University and then pursued advanced studies in Paris with notable teachers like Nadia Boulanger, Paul Dukas, and George Enescu.
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