Peter Mennin
American composer, administrator and teacher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peter Mennin (born Mennini) (May 17, 1923, in Erie, Pennsylvania – June 17, 1983, in New York City) was a prominent American composer, teacher and administrator. In 1958, he was named Director of the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, and in 1962 became President of the Juilliard School, a position he held until his death in 1983. Under his leadership, Juilliard moved from Claremont Avenue to its present location at Lincoln Center. Mennin is responsible for the addition of drama and dance departments at Juilliard. He also started the Master Class Program, and brought many artists to teach including Maria Callas, Pierre Fournier and others.
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Birth name | Peter Mennini |
Born | (1923-05-17)May 17, 1923 Erie, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | June 17, 1983(1983-06-17) (aged 60) New York City, United States |
Occupation(s) | Composer, teacher |
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