Tobias Picker

Tobias Picker is an important composer who has adopted two quite different styles, one modern in sound, the other Romantic and often nostalgic. Although he has employed serial techniques in some of his output, most of his compositions are accessible, and many have enjoyed widespread popularity. Picker was born in New York on July 18, 1954. He started piano lessons in 1962, the same year he began corresponding with composer Gian Carlo Menotti, who was supportive of the youth's activities. Three years later, Picker was taken into the preparatory division of the Juilliard School...