M.L.A. Obituary Index--Piston, Walter
Obituary and dictionary citations.

Piston, Walter Hamor
Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio includes basic biography, notable works, and his academic abilities.

Walter Piston
Classical Composers Database entry with musical heritage, instruction, and influences, related composers, teachers, and students. Also biographical details including his general relationship with other American composers.

Walter Piston
Music overview, life, and links from the Classical Composers Database.

Walter Piston
PBS article includes biography, quotes from Leroy Anderson and Leonard Bernstein, compliments on his teaching ability, and mention of his textbooks.

Walter Piston
Biography, key works, selected discography, links.

Walter Piston
Classical Music Hall of Fame homage with life story, analysis, influences, and a Real Audio RAM sound clip of Con No.1 for Vn and Orch (1939): III. Allegro con spirito.

Walter Piston (1894-1976)
Karadar dictionary entry with life, summary of works, influences, and links to related composers.

Walter Piston (1894-1976)
Brief biographical sketch, family background, musical education, musical and other highlights, major awards and honors, noted compositions and books, and Naxos discography.

Walter Piston, Practical Theorist
Mark DeVoto fondly remembers the composer on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Focus is on his clarity of thought as musician, composer, and writer.