Henry Cowell

Henry Cowell (1897–1965) was an American composer, musicologist and music theorist.

Also recorded as Henry Dixon Cowell.

Overview

Born at Menlo Park in 1897, died at New York City in 1965.

In detail

Henry Cowell studied at University of California, Berkeley. training under Charles Seeger and Wallace Arthur Sabin is recorded. George Gershwin and John Cage are recorded as having studied under Henry Cowell. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Brno. Employment is recorded with Columbia University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Arts and Letters Award in Music and Laurel Leaf Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Henry Cowell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q434610: Henry Cowell

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