Harry Partch
Harry Partch (1901–1974) was an American composer, musicologist and music theorist.
Harry Partch
- Born
- 1901 · California
- Died
- 1974 · San Diego
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer · musicologist · music theorist · musical instrument maker · inventor
- Fields
- avant-garde · outsider music
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Born at California in 1901, died in San Diego in 1974.
The recorded working language is English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are avant-garde and outsider music.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.
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California
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San Diego
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 20 August 2026.
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