Vincent Persichetti
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Gosffo
N 39° 56.936 W 075° 10.226
18S E 485441 N 4422103
Wow, he was teaching while still a student! He attended Curtis Institute as the teacher/student (which is harder to get into than Juilliard) and also was a teacher at Juilliard.
Waymark Code: WM83XK
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2010
Views: 11
Marker Text: Philadelphia-born, he was one of this city's noted composers. He wrote nine symphonies & many other instrumental & choral works. A 1939 Curtis Institute graduate, he taught at the Philadelphia Conservatory, 1939-62, & Juilliard School, 1947-87.
Marker Name: Vincent Persichetti
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 05/09/1997
Marker Type: City
Location: Curtis Institute of Music, 1724 Locust St., Philadelphia
Category: Education, Music & Theater
Website: [Web Link]
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