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Harbison won a prize for composition at the age of sixteen. He studied music at Harvard University , where he sang with the Harvard Glee Club , and later at Princeton . He is an Institute Professor of Music at the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology . He is a former student of Walter Piston and Roger Sessions . His works include several symphonies, string quartets and a violin concerto. He won the Pulitzer Prize for music in 1987 for The Flight Into Egypt (see Discography). He was nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award for Best Small Ensemble Performance for his composition, ''Mottetti di Montale''. When asked for his "artistic Credo" Harbison (1990) replied: "to make each piece different from the others, to find clear, fresh large designs, to reinvent traditions." Harbison was commissioned by the late Pope John Paul II to write a piece for the Vatican to be performed at the "Reconciliation Between Jews , Christians and Muslims " concert. ''Abraham'', a 6 minute composition for Brass and Choir , had its world premiere on January 17 , 2004 . He is married to violinist Rose Mary Pederson . DISCOGRAPHY
#''Mirabai Songs'', text from ''Mirabai Versions'' by Robert Bly : I. It's True, I Went to the Market #II. All I Was Doing Was Breathing #III. Why Mira Can't Go Back to Her Old House #IV. Where Do You Go? #V. The Clouds #VI. Don't Go, Don't Go #''Variations'', for violin, clarinet, and piano
#'' The Flight Into Egypt '', text from the King James Translation of the story of the Flight Into Egypt in the Gospel Of Matthew #'' The Natural World '': Prelude #Where We Must Look for Help, text from Robert Bly #On the Road Home, text from Wallace Stevens #Milkweed, text from James Wright #'' Concerto For Double Brass Choir And Orchestra '': I. Invention on a Motif: Tempo giusto #II. Invention on a Chord: Cantabile #III. Invention on a Cadence: Molto allegro EXTERNAL LINKS |
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