Gunther Schuller

About Gunther Schuller

Birth Day: November 22, 1925
Birth Place: New York City, NY

Gunther Schuller

Gunther Schuller net worth and salary: Gunther Schuller is a Composer who has a net worth of $60 Million. Gunther Schuller was born in New York City, in November 22, 1925. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, conductor, author, historian, jazz musician, and horn player. He and jazz pianist John Lewis were the founders of the Modern Jazz Society in 1955. He created the descriptor Third Stream for music that married classical and jazz techniques.
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Popular As Gunther Schuller
Occupation Composer
Age 99 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born November 22, 1925 (New York City, NY)
Birthday November 22
Town/City New York City, NY
Nationality NY

🌙 Zodiac

Gunther Schuller’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Gunther Schuller was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

About

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, conductor, author, historian, jazz musician, and horn player. He and jazz pianist John Lewis were the founders of the Modern Jazz Society in 1955. He created the descriptor Third Stream for music that married classical and jazz techniques.

Before Fame

He played horn professionally with the American Ballet Theatre when he was only 15. His most famous works would be "Transformation" from 1957, "Concertino" from 1959, "Abstraction" from 1959, and "The Visitation" from 1966.

Trivia

He won the Pulitzer Prize for Music for "Of Reminiscences and Reflections" in 1994.

Family Life

His father was a violinist with the New York Philharmonic.

Associated With

He collaborated with Dizzy Gillespie on Perceptions, Gillespie's album from 1961.

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