(1914-1994) Although his music never achieved much popularity it was played by major ensembles and he won significant awards among which were Guggenheim fellowships in 1946 and 1949, and a prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1946. He was a Fellow at the American Academy in Rome from 1947-48 and was composer-in-residence there in 1952-53.
Research for program notes by Jonathan Sheffer. Includes relationship with Stravinsky, comparisons to Bowles, and overall evaluation of his works for smaller ensembles from the Eos Orchestra. www.eosorchestra.com/se_past_1998-4.html
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