Peter Mennin

Born: 17 May 1923, Erie, Pennsylvania (USA)
Died: 17 June 1983, New York (USA)

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Music

9 Symphonies (1 & 2 withdrawn)
Fantasia for String Orchestra
Cello Concerto
Piano Concerto
Concertato for Orchestra — "Moby Dick"
Canto for Orchestra
Cantata De Virtute — for Chorus, Orchestra, Childrens Chorus & Narrator
Five Pieces for Piano

Biography

Peter Mennin Was of Italian Origin. He Ran the Peabody Conservatory in the years 1958–1963 and the Julliard School of Music in the years 1962–1983, succeeding William Schuman. Many of His works where also Premiered by Howard Hanson and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Fennell: Suites 1 & 2 / Folk Song Suite / Toccata Marziale

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Chilling Winds

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Peter Mennin: Moby Dick; Symphonies Nos. 3 & 7

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Mennin: Symphony No.3/Piano Concerto/Symphony No.7

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Evolution / United States Air Force Band / Holst Mennin Hanson Nelhybel Mays Welcher

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Howard Hanson Conducts American Masterworks

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