Quote of the caption of this photo. "Professor George Walker proudly listened to the premiere performance of his "Address for Orchestra" give to a Harlem audience in the theater of a high school. The following day the same concert was given on-stage of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Professor Walker teaches music at Smith College and has toured Europe and the United States as a concert pianist. Mr. Walker is shown here going over his work with Benjamin Steinberg, director of the Symphony of the New World."

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On this web link you can find corroboration of Prof. Walker, Address for Orchestra, and the Symphony of the New World. http://chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com/Walker.html

"Address for orchestra (1959; rev. 1995). [New York: MCA Music, 1970 (#16714-044). 108p.] 1. Poco adagio – allegro; 2. Molto adagio; 3. Passacaglia. Instrumentation: 3332, p Eh bcl cbsn, 4221, timp, perc, harp, strings. Dedication: "To my parents." Duration: 19:00. Premiere (outer movements): 1968; New York, Lincoln Center; Symphony of the New World; Benjamin Steinberg, conductor; (complete work): 1971; Belgium; Mons Festival. Library: Library of Congress (LC 72-259901).

AT: Symphony of the New World; Benjamin Steinberg, conductor (1968).