Biography of Vincent Persichetti

Vincent Persichetti (* 6. June 1915 in Philadelphia; † 14. August 1987 in Philadelphia) was an uS-amerikanischer Komponist, Musikpädagoge und Dirigent. He was 72 years old. His education included Curtis Institute of Music, The University of the Arts, Combs College of Music and South Philadelphia High School. He worked at Juilliard School. His awards include Guggenheim Fellowship and Arts and Letters Award in Music.