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Percy Aldridge Grainger (born George Percy Grainger; 8 July 1882 – 20 February 1961) was an Australian-born composer, arranger and pianist who moved to the United States in 1914 and became an American citizen in 1918.
4 days ago · Percy Grainger (born July 8, 1882, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia—died Feb. 20, 1961, White Plains, N.Y., U.S.) was an Australian-born American composer, pianist, and conductor who was also known for his work in collecting folk music.
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The published musical compositions of Percy Grainger (1882–1961) fall into two main categories: (a) original works and (b) folksong settings. There are also numerous unpublished works, sketches and juvenilia.
TitleCollection Ref.Musical ForcesDate (s) Composed"Anchor Song"KS 6Solo baritone, male choir or 4 voices, ...1899–21RMTB 7Viola, solo or ensemble1908–12"The Beaches of Lukannon"KS 20 and KJBC 5Mixed chorus, strings ensemble, harmonium ...1898–41RMTB 4(a) Solo piano (excerpt) (b) Military ...1916–18Bandsman Percy Grainger playing the alto saxophone, ca. 1917 On being discharged from the army on 7 January 1919, Grainger embarked on what was perhaps the most flamboyant decade of his career. Lionized as a pianist and fêted as a composer, he was acclaimed as 'a latter-day Siegfried' and a worthy successor to Paderewski.
Jan 26, 2015 · Not for nothing is Percy Grainger (1882-1961) considered Australia’s most eccentric composer. In 1956, visiting his homeland from the United States, he deposited a mysterious locked chest...
Percy Grainger was a megastar of the European, North American and Australian stage, commanding huge fees and attracting sell-out audiences for his concert piano performances.
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Percy Aldridge Grainger was an Australian-born composer, pianist, and conductor, known for his innovative contributions to music in the early 20th century.
