Howard Hanson

Howard Hanson (1896–1981) was an American conductor, pianist and musicologist.

Overview

Born at Wahoo in 1896, died at Rochester in 1981.

In detail

Howard Hanson studied at Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University and Midland University. Ulysses Kay and Dorothy James are recorded as having studied under Howard Hanson. the recorded working language is English, Swedish and Italian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are symphony.

Employment is recorded with Eastman School of Music. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Philosophical Society.

Works named in the authority record are Concerto da Camera in C minor for piano and String Quartet and Merry Mount.

Distinctions recorded are Rome Prize, Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award, Pulitzer Prize for Music and Laurel Leaf Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Howard Hanson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q382748: Howard Hanson

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