Walter Hamor Piston (1894-1976) was a noted 20th-century American composer. He earned his Harvard AB 1924 and served as Walter W. Naumberg Professor of Music at Harvard from 1948-1960.

From the description of Letters from Walter Piston to Carl Miller, 1954, 1968. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77063913

Composed 1957. First performance Boston, 7 March 1958, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Charles Munch conductor, Joseph de Pasquale soloist. Dedicated to Joseph de Pasquale. Received the New York Music Critics' Circle Award, 1958.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto for viola and orchestra / Walter Piston. 1957. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 53205366