George Walker (composer)
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For other people named George Walker, see George Walker (disambiguation).
George Theophilus Walker (June 27, 1922 – August 23, 2018) was an American composer, pianist, and organist,[1] and the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music,[2] which he received for his work Lilacs in 1996.[3] Walker was married to pianist and scholar Helen Walker-Hill (May 26, 1936 – August 8, 2013) between 1960 and 1975. Walker was the father of two sons, violinist and composer Gregory T.S. Walker and playwright Ian Walker.[4]
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Born | (1922-06-27)June 27, 1922 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | August 23, 2018(2018-08-23) (aged 96) Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. |
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Children | 2 (Gregory and Ian) |
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