Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Philadelphia-born, he was one of this city's noted composers. He wrote nine symphonies & many other instrumental & choral works. A 1939 Curtis Institute graduate, he taught at the Philadelphia Conservatory, 1939-62, & Juilliard School, 1947-87.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
Philadelphia-born Vincent Persichetti became one of his city's most respected twentieth-century composers, producing nine symphonies alongside a vast body of instrumental and choral music. A 1939 graduate of the Curtis Institute, he shaped generations of musicians as a teacher at the Philadelphia Conservatory and, for four decades, at the Juilliard School. His work bridged accessible melody and modern technique.
Why it matters
Persichetti embodied Philadelphia's deep classical-music tradition, and as a lifelong teacher he passed the American compositional voice on to countless students.
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Museums & culture
- Bridgette Mayer0.9 mi away · 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- African American Museum in Philadelphia1.0 mi away · 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Congress Hall1.1 mi away · Philadelphia, PA
- Liberty Bell Center1.1 mi away · 526 Market Street, Philadelphia
- Independence Hall1.1 mi away · 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Independence Visitor Center1.1 mi away · 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- One Liberty Observation Deck0.3 mi away
- The Universal Sphere0.4 mi away
- Reading Terminal0.7 mi away
- Chinatown Friendship Gate0.8 mi away · 10th and Arch Street
- Italian market1.0 mi away · Christian Street
- Liberty Bell1.1 mi away · 526 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Food & drink
- Munchie’s Cafe0.9 mi away · 728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Philly Pretzel Factory0.9 mi away
- Burger King0.9 mi away
- Fat Salmon0.9 mi away · 719 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Talula's Daily0.9 mi away · 208 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA
- Talula's Garden0.9 mi away · 210 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City0.3 mi away · 237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City0.3 mi away · 219 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 mi away · 1305-11 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Fairfield Inn & Suites0.5 mi away · 261 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City0.5 mi away · 1 East Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA
- Alexander Inn0.5 mi away · 301 301 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia, PA
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