I find respect for a mediocre British composer, as opposed to a really good American, ridiculous because they automatically respect a composer if he's from England.

Works
See List of compositions by John Corigliano. 2 for string orchestra (2000)


Awards


Listening
John Corigliano interview from American Mavericks site. He is a former student of Otto LueningVittorio Giannini and Paul Creston.

He is a distinguiJohn Coriglianod professor of music at Lehman College in the City University of New York. John Corigliano (born 16 February 1938 New York City New York) is an American composer of classical music and a teacher of music.