The Crucible is presented here in a 1990 Albany Records recording by the New York City Opera.
For distinguished musical composition in the larger forms of chamber, orchestral or choral music, or for an operatic work (including ballet), performed or published during the year by a composer of established residence in the United States, Five hundred dollars ($500).
The Crucible, by Robert Ward
For an opera in three acts, libretto by Bernard Stambler, based on the play by Arthur Miller. First performed at New York City Center, on October 26, 1961 by the New York City Opera Company.
Winning Work
The Jury
The Jury
William Bergsma
Juilliard School of Music
Paul Henry Lang
Columbia University
Winners in Music
Walter Piston
First performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra on February 10, 1961, and commissioned by the Philadelphia Orchestra Association.
Elliott Carter
First performed at the Juilliard School of Music, March 25, 1960.
John LaMontaine
First performed in Washington, D.C. by the National Symphony Orchestra on November 25, 1958.
Samuel Barber
An opera in four acts, libretto by Gian-Carlo Menotti. First presented January 15,1958, at the Metropolitan Opera House.
1962 Prize Winners
Edmund S. Valtman
For "What You Need, Man, Is a Revolution Like Mine," published on August 31, 1961.
Thomas M. Storke
For his forceful editorials calling public attention to the activities of a semi-secret organization known as the John Birch Society.