David Del Tredici

David Walter Del Tredici (March 16, 1937 – November 18, 2023) was an American composer, renowned as a pioneer of the Neo-Romantic movement. He was a Pulitzer Prize winner, and was affiliated with prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the New York Philharmonic as Composer-In-Residence. Del Tredici was highly influenced by literature, drawing themes from writers like James Joyce and Lewis Carroll. His compositions often explored complex personal and societal themes, reflecting Del Tredici's views on life, religion, and sexuality.