Peter Mennin

about

Peter Mennin (born Mennini) (May 17, 1923, Erie, Pennsylvania – June 17, 1983, New York City) was an American composer and teacher. He directed the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, then for many years ran the Juilliard School, succeeding William Schuman in this role. He began composing at an early age, and wrote nine symphonies, several concertos, and numerous works for wind band, chorus, and other ensembles. His style became more chromatic and astringent with time, but was always essentially tonal, relying heavily on polyphony. Mennin's fifth symphony of 1950, which is tonal, energetic and suspenseful, was recorded by Howard Hanson and the Eastman Rochester Orchestra in the Mercury series of American classical works -- the original LP also included the "New England Triptych" of William Schuman -- and for years was the only widely-available recording of Mennin's work, though its reissue on CD prompted several other recordings of Mennin compositions. Juilliard awards a Peter Mennin prize, for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Music. His notable students include Jacob Druckman, Richard Danielpour, Karl Korte, Charles L. Bestor, and Claire Polin. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

top songs

albums

Mennin: Moby Dick - Symphonies Nos. 3 and 7

Peter Mennin: Symphonies 8 & 9

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Wind Ensemble: Ride

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Peter Mennin: Symphony No. 5, Concerto for Cello and Orchestra & Symphony No. 6

Music of Peter Mennin

Hanson conducts Ives, Schuman, Mennin

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Peter Mennin: Symphony No. 5 ^ 6

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Mennin, P.: Symphony No. 3 / Riegger, W.: Symphony No. 3 / Sessions, R.: Symphony No. 2 (Hanson, Mitropoulos) (1954)

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United States Air Force Band: Evolution

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Best of the United States Air Force Band

Lloyd & Mennin: Piano Music

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Moby Dick, Symphonies 3 & 7 (Seattle SO, Gerard Schwarz cond.)

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