Piston, Walter 1894-1976
Overview
| Works: | 944 works in 2,753 publications in 9 languages and 32,033 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Scores Manuscripts Symphonies Concertos Chamber music Excerpts Art music Songs and music Suites Overtures |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Instrumentalist, Performer, Interviewee, Conductor, Arranger, Contributor, Compiler |
| Classifications: | MT50, 781.3 |
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Most widely held works about
Walter Piston
- Walter Piston by Howard Pollack( Book )
- Harvard composers : Walter Piston and his students, from Elliott Carter to Frederic Rzewski by Howard Pollack( Book )
- Symphony no. 2, 1943 by Walter Piston( )
- Symphony no. 5 by Walter Piston( )
- Symphony no. 6 by Walter Piston( )
- Symphony no. 7 (1960) by Walter Piston( )
- Quintet for wind instruments, 1956 by Walter Piston( )
- Lincoln Center festival overture : (1962) by Walter Piston( )
- Three New England sketches : (1959) by Walter Piston( )
- String quartet, no. 5. 1962 by Walter Piston( )
- Serenata for orchestra (1956) by Walter Piston( )
- Pine tree fantasy : for orchestra by Walter Piston( )
- Concerto for orchestra by Walter Piston( )
- Quintet for flute and string quartet (1942) by Walter Piston( )
- Quintet for flute and string quartet by Walter Piston( )
- Prelude and fugue for orchestra by Walter Piston( )
- Quintet for wind instruments by Walter Piston( )
- A comparative study of contemporary musical theories in selected writings of Piston, Krenek, and Hindemith by Matthew Joseph Colucci( )
- Walter Piston by Inc Broadcast Music( Book )
- The incredible flutist : (ballet suite) by Walter Piston( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Walter Piston
Harmony by
Walter Piston(
Book
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103 editions published between 1941 and 1994 in 5 languages and held by 3,455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Piston's Harmony teaches by demonstrating snapshots of particular harmonic practices from more or less standard classical pieces. These illustrations are then combined with variations on figured bass or melody harmonization exercises
103 editions published between 1941 and 1994 in 5 languages and held by 3,455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Piston's Harmony teaches by demonstrating snapshots of particular harmonic practices from more or less standard classical pieces. These illustrations are then combined with variations on figured bass or melody harmonization exercises
Orchestration by
Walter Piston(
Book
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56 editions published between 1955 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 1,683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
56 editions published between 1955 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 1,683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Counterpoint by
Walter Piston(
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65 editions published between 1947 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,658 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A classic book that teaches the fundamental and more advanced aspects of counterpoint with illustrations from famous works
65 editions published between 1947 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,658 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A classic book that teaches the fundamental and more advanced aspects of counterpoint with illustrations from famous works
The incredible flutist by
Walter Piston(
Recording
)
30 editions published between 1939 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphony No. 6 / The Incredible Flutist: Suite from the ballet / Three New England Sketches for orchestra: Seaside; Summer Evening; Mountains
30 editions published between 1939 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphony No. 6 / The Incredible Flutist: Suite from the ballet / Three New England Sketches for orchestra: Seaside; Summer Evening; Mountains
Violin concertos nos. 1 and 2 ; Fantasia for violin and orchestra by
Walter Piston(
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14 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 528 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 528 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Principles of harmonic analysis by
Walter Piston(
Book
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8 editions published between 1933 and 1960 in English and French and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1933 and 1960 in English and French and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphony no. 4 by
Walter Piston(
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13 editions published between 1950 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1950 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chamber music by
Walter Piston(
)
10 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
String quartet no. 3 by
Walter Piston(
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29 editions published between 1947 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1947 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Suite from the ballet The incredible flutist by
Walter Piston(
)
26 editions published between 1938 and 1960 in 3 languages and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
26 editions published between 1938 and 1960 in 3 languages and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphony no. 4 ; Three New England sketches ; Capriccio for harp and string orchestra by
Walter Piston(
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5 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 401 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 401 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphonies nos. 2 and 6 by
Walter Piston(
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sonata for flute and piano by
Walter Piston(
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18 editions published in 1933 in 3 languages and held by 347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published in 1933 in 3 languages and held by 347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
String quartet no. 4 by
Walter Piston(
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22 editions published between 1951 and 1953 in 4 languages and held by 335 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
22 editions published between 1951 and 1953 in 4 languages and held by 335 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphony no. 2 ; Sinfonietta ; Symphony no. 6 by
Walter Piston(
Recording
)
4 editions published in 1990 in 3 languages and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1990 in 3 languages and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphony no. 5 by
Walter Piston(
Recording
)
11 editions published between 1965 and 1988 in 3 languages and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1965 and 1988 in 3 languages and held by 327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Walter Piston by
Walter Piston(
)
5 editions published in 2003 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 309 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 2003 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 309 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphony no. 6 by
Walter Piston(
Recording
)
30 editions published between 1957 and 2003 in 4 languages and held by 307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
30 editions published between 1957 and 2003 in 4 languages and held by 307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Concerto for clarinet and orchestra by
Walter Piston(
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25 editions published between 1967 and 1969 in 3 languages and held by 300 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Facsimile of the composer's manuscript."
25 editions published between 1967 and 1969 in 3 languages and held by 300 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Facsimile of the composer's manuscript."
String quartet no. 1 by
Walter Piston(
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25 editions published between 1934 and 2014 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 299 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 editions published between 1934 and 2014 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 299 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Schwarz, Gerard 1947- Conductor Performer Author
- Seattle Symphony Orchestra Performer
- DeVoto, Mark Other Adapter Editor
- Louisville Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist
- Kuchar, Theodore Conductor Performer
- Pollack, Howard Author
- Whitney, Robert 1904-1986 Conductor Performer
- Wunrow, Therese Elder Performer
- Mester, Jorge Conductor
- Boston Symphony Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist Musician
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Associated Subjects
Ballets--Excerpts Ballets--Excerpts--Scores Barnum, P. T.--(Phineas Taylor), Canons, fugues, etc. (Orchestra) Canons, fugues, etc. (Orchestra)--Scores Carter, Elliott, Chamber music--Parts Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with instrumental ensemble Composers Concerti grossi Concertos (Clarinet)--Scores Concertos (Clarinet)--Solo with piano Concertos (Orchestra)--Scores Concertos (Piano) Concertos (String quartet with instrumental ensemble) Concertos (Violin) Counterpoint English horn and harp with string orchestra Harmonic analysis (Music) Harmony Harp with string orchestra Harvard University.--Department of Music Instrumentation and orchestration Krenek, Ernst, Music Music theory New England Operas--Excerpts Orchestral music--Scores Overtures--Scores Piano quartets Piano quintets Piston, Walter, Psalms (Music)--86th Psalm Psalms (Music)--96th Psalm Quintets (Flute, violins (2), viola, cello) Rzewski, Frederic Sonatas (Flute and piano)--Scores and parts String quartets--Parts String quartets--Scores String quartets--Scores and parts String sextets (Violins (2), violas (2), cellos (2)) Suites (Orchestra) Suites (Orchestra)--Scores Symphonies Symphonies--Scores United States Violin with orchestra Wind quintets (Bassoon, clarinet, flute, horn, oboe)--Parts Wind quintets (Bassoon, clarinet, flute, horn, oboe)--Scores
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Alternative Names
Hamor Piston, Walter.
Piston
Piston, Walter 1894-1976
Piston Walter Hamor
Piston Walter Hamor 1894-1976
Piston, Walter Hamor 1894-1976 Jr
Piston, Walter Hamor Jr
Piston, Walter Hamor, Jr. 1894-1976
Walter Hamor Piston Jr
Walter Piston
Walter Piston americký hudební skladatel a pedagog
Walter Piston Amerikaans pianist (1894-1976)
Walter Piston compositeur américain
Walter Piston compositore e musicista statunitense
Walter Piston US-amerikanischer Komponist
Пистон У.
Пистон Уолтер
Пистоне У. Х. 1894-1976
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피스톤, 월터 1894-1976
ウォルター・ピストン
ウォルタ-·ピストン 1894-1976
ピストン,ウォルター
ピストン, ウォルタ- 1894-1976
ピストン, ウオルター
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