Percy Grainger

Percy Grainger (1882–1961) was an Australian pianist, composer and saxophonist.

Also recorded as Percy Aldridge Grainger; George Percy Grainger.

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Overview

Born at Melbourne in 1882, died at White Plains in 1961.

In detail

Percy Grainger studied at Hoch Conservatory. training under Louis Pabst and James Kwast is recorded. Netty Simons and Mary Barratt Due are recorded as having studied under Percy Grainger. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Residence is recorded at Percy Grainger Home and Studio. Employment is recorded with New York University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Works named in the authority record are County Derry Air, Afterword and Shallow Brown.

Distinctions recorded are St. Olav's Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Percy Grainger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q318354: Percy Grainger

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