Ben Johnston
Ben Johnston (1926–2019) was an American composer.
Also recorded as Benjamin Burwell Johnston, Jr..
Ben Johnston in brief
- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 2019
- Known for
- composer
- Place of birth
- Macon
Overview
Recorded at birth as Benjamin Burwell Johnston Jr.
Born at Macon in 1926, died at Deerfield in 2019.
In detail
Ben Johnston studied at Mills College at Northeastern University. the recorded working language is English.
Employment is recorded with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Works named in the authority record are Sonata for Microtonal Piano.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.
Sources
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q816527: Ben Johnston
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