Wallingford Riegger

Wallingford Riegger (April 29, 1885 – April 2, 1961) was an American composer of modern classical music, born in Albany, Georgia, United States. He was a pupil of Vincent d'Indy in Paris and then worked in the United States as an assistant to Frederick Stock at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Riegger's music is typically dissonant and contrapuntal. He made use of polytonality and polyrhythm in his compositions. His early music shows the influence of d'Indy and French impressionism. Later works incorporate jazz elements.

Some of Riegger's notable works include his Symphony No. 2, Symphony No. 4, and "Music for Orchestra."

Riegger received several awards throughout his career, including the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1925 and the New York Music Critics' Circle Award in 1935.

Riegger's music had a lasting impact on American classical music. He was influential in the development of modernism and helped pave the way for future American composers. His works have been performed by major orchestras and ensembles around the world.