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Morton Gould (December 10, 1913 – February 21, 1996) was an American composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist. [1] Biography. Morton Gould was born in Richmond Hill, New York, United States. [1] . He was recognized early as a child prodigy with abilities in improvisation and composition. His first composition was published at age six.
Morton Gould (born Dec. 10, 1913, Richmond Hill, N.Y., U.S.—died Feb. 21, 1996, Orlando, Fla.) was an American composer, conductor, and pianist noted for his synthesis of popular idioms with traditional forms of composition and orchestration.
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American. Capping a life full of achievements in all facets of music are Morton Gould's 1995 Pulitzer Prize for Stringmusic, commissioned by the National Symphony for the final season of music director Mstislav Rostropovich, and his 1994 Kennedy Center Honor in recognition of lifetime contributions to American culture. Born in Richmond Hill ...
May 14, 2018 · GOULD, MORTON (1913–1996), composer, conductor, pianist. Born in Richmond Hill, New York, Gould was a precocious pianist and composer. He entered the Institute of Musical Art in New York at the age of eight. Later, he studied at New York University.
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Feb 22, 1996 · Morton Gould, an American composer whose long and fruitful career did much to erase the lines between between concert and popular idioms, died yesterday at a hotel in Orlando, Fla. He was 82....
Feb 21, 1996 · Classical composer, imposing figure of the 20th Century, influenced much of easy listening pop. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1990s. Musical Period. 20th Century, Modern. Born. December 10, 1913 in Richmond Hill, NY. Died. February 21, 1996 in Orlando, FL. Genre. Classical, Avant-Garde, Easy Listening. Styles.
Apr 22, 2024 · Morton Gould rewrites history. April 22, 2024. Composers Datebook - April 22, 2024. DOWNLOAD. Synopsis. On this date in 1948, the ballet Fall River Legend was premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House by the Ballet Theatre of New York. The choreography was by Agnes de Mille, and the music by Morton Gould.
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