Hanson, Howard 1896 - 1981
Author: Saitoh, Noriko
Last updated：August 1, 2008
Author: Saitoh, Noriko
American composer. Hanson, of Swedish descent, developed a style reminiscent of Nordic music. In addition to his Piano Concerto (1948), he composed operas, symphonies, an organ concerto, chamber music, and choral works. His Symphony No. 4, “Requiem”, was awarded the 1943 Pulitzer Prize.
He studied composition at Northwestern University and, upon graduation, taught music theory and composition at San Jose Pacific College in California. In 1921, he was awarded the American Prix de Rome, leading to a three-year study period in Rome. After returning to the United States, he taught music at the Eastman School of Music, later serving as its director.
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Concerto (1)
concerto (2)