Peter Mennin [SEP] place of birth
Peter Mennin
Peter Mennin (born Mennini) (May 17, 1923 in Erie, Pennsylvania – June 17, 1983 in New York City) was a prominent American composer, teacher and administrator. In 1958, he was named Director of the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, and in 1962 became President of the Juilliard School, a position he held until his death in 1983. Under his leadership, Juilliard moved from Claremont Avenue to its present location at Lincoln Center. Mennin is responsible for the addition of drama and dance departments
Hamelin" (1969)
- Reflections of Emily (1978)
- Chamber works
- String quartet #1
- String quartet #2 (1951)
- Sonata concertante, for violin and piano (1956)
References.
- Walter Simmons: "Voices of Stone and Steel: The Music of William Schuman, Vincent Persichetti, and Peter Mennin". Lanham, MD. Scarecrow Press, 2011 .
External links.
- Art of the States: Peter Mennin
- Peter Mennin's