Wallingford Riegger

Composer

1885 – 1961

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Who was Wallingford Riegger?

Wallingford Constantine Riegger was a prolific American music composer, well known for orchestral and modern dance music, and film scores. He was born in Albany, Georgia, but lived much of his life in New York City. He is noted for being one of the first American composers to use a form of twelve-tone technique.

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Born
Apr 29, 1885
Albany
Also known as
  • Riegger, Wallingford
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Juilliard School
Lived in
  • Albany
Died
Apr 2, 1961
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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