Wayne Peterson
Sign in to saveAmerican composer (1927-2021)
Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1927
- Died
- 2021-04-07
- Works
- 16
Top works
- Rhapsody, violoncello and piano
- Diptych
- Sextet
- Sextet, flute (alto flute), clarinet (bass clarinet), percussion, harp, violin, and violoncello
- Duodecaphony
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 122
- Total plays
- 321
Tags
contemporary classicalamericanpulitzerus
Wayne Peterson (born September 3, 1927) is an American Pulitzer Prize–winning composer, pianist and educator. Peterson was born in Albert Lea, MN. He earned B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Minnesota. He did advanced study on a Fulbright Scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music, London, England. In 1960, he joined the faculty of San Francisco State University, reaching the rank of Professor of Music, from which he is now retired. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Wayne+Pete
Key dates
- Born
- 3 September 1927
- Died
- 7 April 2021
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Wayne
- Family name
- Peterson
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Albert Lea
- Place of death
- San Francisco
- Occupation
- pianist
- Educated at
- Royal Academy of Music
- Employer
- Stanford University
Connections
Categories
1927 births2021 deaths20th-century American classical composers20th-century American male composers21st-century American classical composers21st-century American male composersAlumni of the Royal Academy of MusicAmerican male classical composersPeople from Albert Lea, MinnesotaPulitzer Prize for Music winnersSan Francisco State University faculty