Walter Piston

Walter Piston net worth and salary: Walter Piston is a Composer. Walter Piston was born in in January 20, 1894. Pulitzer Prize-winning classical composer and music professor at Harvard University from 1926 until 1960. His first published score, "Three Pieces for Flute, Clarinet and Bassoon," was released in 1925.
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Popular As Walter Piston
Occupation Composer
Age years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born January 20, 1894 (Maine)
Birthday January 20
Town/City Maine
Nationality Maine

🌙 Zodiac

Walter Piston’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Walter Piston was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

About

Pulitzer Prize-winning classical composer and music professor at Harvard University from 1926 until 1960. His first published score, "Three Pieces for Flute, Clarinet and Bassoon," was released in 1925.

Before Fame

He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard, having studied with Edward Ballantine and Edward Burlingame Hill. He lived in Paris from 1924 until 1926.

Trivia

He wrote four books on the subject of music theory considered essential in their respective fields.

Family Life

His grandfather Antonio Pistone was a sailor who adjusted his name to Anthony after moving to America.

Associated With

He taught many future notables at Harvard, including Leonard Bernstein, Elliott Carter, and Leroy Anderson.

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