The Pullitzer Prize for Music is given annually to a composer, since 1943, and is designated "for a distinguished musical composition of significant dimension by an American that has had its first performance in the United States during the year." Today, I'm going to share some of the composers with you. Some, like Gian Carlo Menotti and Samuel Barber, received the prize more than once.
The total number of winners so far is 67. Those that you'll hear today include Gian Carlo Menotti (1950, 19550, Samuel Barber (1958, 1963), Jennifer Higdon (2010), Roger Sessions (1982), and Wynton Marsalis (1997). In addition, I'll play music by Bach, Schoenberg, Debussy and Mozart to fill out the sound palate. Join me!
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Upcoming Concerts:
Hawai‘i Opera Theatre, The Daughter of the Regiment: February 9, 11 & 13, 2018, Blaisdell Concert Hall
UH Guest Recital, Mike Truesdell and Anne Lanzilotti, New works for Viola and Percussion: Friday, February 9, 2018, 7:30pm, Orvis Auditorium
Honolulu Chamber Music Series, Doric String Quartet, Works by Haydn Mendelssohn and Britten: Saturday, February 10, 2018, 7:30 pm, Orvis Auditorium
Chamber Music Hawai‘i, Tresemble & Ian O'Sullivan, Astor Piazzola - Music of the Tango: Four for Tango/Libertango/Tango Ballet/Café 1930: Monday, Feb. 12, 7:30pm, Doris Duke Theatre; Monday, February 19, 7:30pm, Paliku Theatre
Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia d”Amore, featuring Makana: Friday, February 16, 7:30pm, Blaisdell Concert Hall
Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra, Lang Lang!: Sunday, February 18, 2018, 4pm, Blaisdell Concert Hall
