George Walker, composer

Meet George Walker, the first black composer to win the Pulitzer Prize in Music. He won the prize in 1996. He is interviewed here in 2012, just a couple of months shy of his 90th birthday. He reflects on his long career. His 2 sons, Ian and Gregory are also interviewed. His most famous piece of music, the elegaic early "Lyric for Strings," and a recent work commissioned by the New Jersey Symphony, are featured. Walker has lived in Montclair, New Jersey for many years and taught music at Rutgers University in Newark.

[@1014halifax]

Awesome!! Thank You for giving us a much needed Peek into Dr. Walker's World. Beautiful Tribute!!!

[@poemsonfilm3862]

Wonderful documentary, man and his music.

[@lesvikla]

He was a wonderful teacher. What a wonderful humble man.

[@LongfellowChorus]

Frances Walker's story -- George's sister -- is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX_PdI2Nf5yUm5I

[@MarkStevenDoss]

This man is clearly an EXTRAORDINARY individual and composer! BRAVO Mr. George Walker!!!

[@curtbarnes4294]

Agree totally. Hope he lives long enough to see his work finally catching fire internationally. European and Asian musicians, wake up!

[@winstonscott4195]

Mark Steven Doss and he is of Jamaican heritage.

[@thesoundunit]

I like his heart it comes through in his great music!

[@MrWhiteRob100]

Best Thing Ive Learned On KZbin #mrwhiterob #straightentertainment

[@cezarymarek4556]

So inspiring and he studied with Horszowski, my all time hero

[@PatriaProductions]

A lovely tribute!

[@stillstanding6031]

Precious!