George Walker

George Walker is considered one of the most important American composers of the 20th century. The first black composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for music, his extensive output of over 90 works includes his masterpiece, the "Lyric for Strings."

George Walker is considered one of the most important American composers of the 20th century. The first black composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for music, his extensive output of over 90 works includes his masterpiece, the "Lyric for Strings." See less