In this episode, Andrew and Dave discuss the second time the Pulitzer Board decided not to award a music prize. In fact, in 1964, they did not give awards in the categories of drama, music, and fiction. It was the first time since the Pulitzer Prizes began in 1917 that three separate categories did not have an awardee. To deepen the intrigue, the music board was split, and at least one member wanted to give a music award (and wasn't happy with the other members). We discuss all the drama!
What happened in 1964 and what were the ramifications on later music winners?
Episode 13 - 1955:Gian Carlo Menotti, The Saint of Bleecker Street
Episode 12 - 1954: Quincy Porter, Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra
EPISODE 11 - 1953: No Prize
EPISODE 10 - 1952: Gail Kubik, Symphony Concertante
Episode 9 - 1951: Douglas Moore, Giants in the Earth
Episode 8 - 1950: Gian Carlo Menotti, The Consul
Episode 7 - 1949: Virgil Thomson, Louisiana Story
Episode 6 - 1948: Walter Piston, Symphony No. 3
Episode 5 - 1947: Charles E. Ives, Symphony No. 3, "The Camp Meeting"
Episode 4 - 1946: Leo Sowerby, Canticle of the Sun
Episode 3 - 1945: Aaron Copland, Appalachian Spring
Episode 2: 1944 - Howard Hanson, Symphony No. 4 ("Requiem")
Episode 1 - 1943: William Schuman, Secular Cantata, No. 2, "A Free Song"
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