Robert Moffat Palmer

American classical composer

Robert Moffat (variously "Moffatt" and "Moffett") Palmer (b. June 2, 1915, Syracuse, New York; d. July 3, 2010, Ithaca, New York) was an American composer, pianist and educator. He composed more than 90 works, including two symphonies, Nabuchodonosor (an oratorio), a piano concerto, four string quartets, three piano sonatas and numerous works for chamber ensembles.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • Third Sonata
  • Third Sonata: I. Allegro agitato ma leggiero
  • Third Sonata: II. Canzona - Fuga - Canzona
  • Third Sonata: III. Scherzo - Trio (Barcarolle) - Scherzo
  • Toccata ostinato