Celebrating the Legacy of Composer George Walker

By Anna Pulley George Walker, the renowned and celebrated American composer, died on August 23, 2018. He was 96. Walker’s long and distinguished career brought many firsts, including becoming the first African-American composer to win a Pulitzer Prize in music, for Lilacs for Voice and Orchestra. He was also the first black pianist to give a recital at … Continue reading Celebrating the Legacy of Composer George Walker