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Morton Gould (December 10, 1913 – February 21, 1996) was an American composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist. [1] Biography. Morton Gould was born in Richmond Hill, New York, United States. [1] . He was recognized early as a child prodigy with abilities in improvisation and composition. His first composition was published at age six.
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- Morton Gould papers, 1920-1996
Morton Gould (born Dec. 10, 1913, Richmond Hill, N.Y., U.S.—died Feb. 21, 1996, Orlando, Fla.) was an American composer, conductor, and pianist noted for his synthesis of popular idioms with traditional forms of composition and orchestration.
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Feb 22, 1996 · Morton Gould, an American composer whose long and fruitful career did much to erase the lines between between concert and popular idioms, died yesterday at a hotel in Orlando, Fla. He was 82.
Aug 5, 2021 · Died: July 12, 2021. MORTON Gould’s parents realised their young son was different the day he almost blew up their home with gunpowder. It wasn’t that the little boy was trying to destroy...
Apr 11, 2014 · Morton Gould: Symphony No. 2 Vladimir Golschmann, New York Philharmonic (world premiere performance of June 4, 1944) Writes composer/writer David Canfield, "American composer Morton Gould...
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Learn about Morton Gould, a prolific and versatile composer who reflected the American musical styles and moods in his orchestral works. He also conducted orchestras, wrote for radio, Broadway, film, and TV, and led music organizations.
Learn about Morton Gould (1913-1996), a versatile and prolific American musician who wrote neoclassical, jazz-influenced, and Ivesian works. Explore his biography, works, and recommended recordings on Classical Net.
