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Vincent Persichetti

American composer (1915-1987) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 72

Vincent Ludwig Persichetti was an American composer, teacher, and pianist. An important musical educator and writer, he was known for his integration of various new ideas in musical composition into his own work and teaching, as well as for training many noted composers in composition at the Juilliard School.

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Awards

Kennedy Center Friedheim Award1978
Arts and Letters Award in Music1948
Guggenheim Fellowship

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1987 · aged 72

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