Greetings, I am Dominick Argento, an American composer born on October 27, 1927. My musical journey has been filled with the composition of lyric operatic and choral pieces, including notable works like "Postcard from Morocco" and "The Aspern Papers." I am also known for my song cycles such as "Six Elizabethan Songs" and "From the Diary of Virginia Woolf," which earned me the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1975. My music often navigates between tonality, atonality, and twelve-tone writing, all while maintaining a lyrical quality that sets it apart. The influences of my time spent both in the United States and Italy shine through in my compositions, reflecting a blend of teachings and personal admiration for the beauty of Florence. It is a pleasure to share my musical experiences with you.