Excursions, Op. 20, is the first published solo piano piece by a composer born in what year?
Excursions (Barber) Excursions, Op. 20, is the first published solo piano piece by Samuel Barber. Barber himself explains:
Herman Spielter Herman Spielter (April 20, 1860 – November 10, 1925) was an American composer born in Germany who came to the United States in 1880. He wrote cantatas and other works for choir as well as some chamber music.