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List of compositions by Percy Grainger. Grainger, c. 1910s. The published musical compositions of Percy Grainger (1882–1961) fall into two main categories: (a) original works and (b) folksong settings. There are also numerous unpublished works, sketches and juvenilia.
TitleCollection Ref.Musical ForcesDate (s) Composed"Anchor Song"KS 6Solo baritone, male choir or 4 voices, ...1899–21RMTB 7Viola, solo or ensemble1908–12"The Beaches of Lukannon"KS 20 and KJBC 5Mixed chorus, strings ensemble, harmonium ...1898–41RMTB 4(a) Solo piano (excerpt) (b) Military ...1916–18Signature. Percy Aldridge Grainger (born George Percy Grainger; 8 July 1882 – 20 February 1961) was an Australian-born composer, arranger and pianist who moved to the United States in 1914 and became an American citizen in 1918. In the course of a long and innovative career he played a prominent role in the revival of interest in British folk ...
- 20 February 1961 (aged 78), White Plains, New York, US
Grainger’s compositions are characterized by their experimental harmonies, unusual rhythms, and incorporation of folk melodies. Some of his most famous works include “ Country Gardens ,” “ Molly on the Shore ,” and “ Lincolnshire Posy .”
Grainger was a versatile musician who wrote music for a wide variety of ensembles, from solo piano pieces to large orchestral works. Some of his most famous compositions include "Country Gardens," "Irish Tune from County Derry," and "Lincolnshire Posy."
British Folk-Music Settings. Colonial Song. Dedication. Father and Daughter. Marching Song of Democracy. Mock Morris. Molly on the Shore. My Robin is to the Greenwood Gone. Spoon River.
Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1900s - 1950s. Musical Period. 20th Century, Modern. Born. July 8, 1882 in Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. Died. February 21, 1961 in White Plains, NY. Genre. Classical, Avant-Garde. Styles. Band Music, Keyboard, Orchestral, Choral, Modern Composition. Also Known As. Percy Grainger. Staff Picks.
About: List of compositions by Percy Grainger. The published musical compositions of Percy Grainger (1882–1961) fall into two main categories: (a) original works and (b) folksong settings. There are also numerous unpublished works, sketches and juvenilia.
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