Alan Hovhaness net worth and salary: Alan Hovhaness is a Composer who has a net worth of $8 Million. Alan Hovhaness was born in in March 8, 1911. Wrote 434 opus numbers and 67 numbered symphonies, making him one of the 20th century's most prolific composers. He taught future jazz notables Sam Rivers and Gigi Gryce while a professor at the Boston Conservatory from 1948 until 1951.
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Popular As	Alan Hovhaness
Occupation	Composer
Age	109 years old
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Born	March 8, 1911 (Massachusetts)
Birthday	March 8
Town/City	Massachusetts
Nationality	Massachusetts

🌙 Zodiac

Alan Hovhaness’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Alan Hovhaness was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

About

Wrote 434 opus numbers and 67 numbered symphonies, making him one of the 20th century's most prolific composers. He taught future jazz notables Sam Rivers and Gigi Gryce while a professor at the Boston Conservatory from 1948 until 1951.

Before Fame

He studied at the New England Conservatory of Music where he won the Samuel Endicott prize for composition in 1932.

Trivia

He was looking for a fresh start with his composition in the 1930s and 1940s, so he destroyed all of his early work, numbering upwards of 1000 pieces.

Family Life

His father Haroutioun Hovanes Chakmakjian was a chemistry professor at Tufts College, and his mother Madeleine Scott was of Scottish ancestry and had attended Wellesley College.