Gunther Schuller

Gunther Schuller (1925–2015) was an American conductor, composer and horn player.

Overview

Born at New York City in 1925, died at Boston in 2015.

In detail

Gunther Schuller studied at Jamaica High School and Saint Thomas Choir School. Eduardo Mata, Fred Hersch and Gitta Steiner are recorded as having studied under Gunther Schuller. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is jazz. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Employment is recorded with Brandeis University, Manhattan School of Music and New England Conservatory. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, MacArthur Fellows Program, Pulitzer Prize for Music and Library of Congress Living Legend.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Gunther Schuller”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q704154: Gunther Schuller

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