George Walker, born in Washington, DC, in 1922, achieved international recognition as both a composer and a pianist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
George Walker, encouraged by Nadia Boulanger, assimilated serialism, neo-classicism, and African-American music into his personal style.
Cultural Impact
George Walker became the first living composer/pianist to be inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 2000.
Composer Biography
George Walker's 1945 Town Hall recital debut in New York City and his orchestral debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra established him as a leading pianist of his generation.
Composition History
George Walker's 'Lyric for Strings', one of the most frequently performed orchestral works by an American composer, is heard on this disc in its original string quartet version.
Recording & Production
This album's recordings were made at multiple locations, including First Methodist Church, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, WGBH FM, Sarah Lawrence College, and George Walker's home.
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