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Popular As | Howard Hanson |
Occupation | Composer |
Age | years old |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Born | October 28, 1896 (Nebraska) |
Birthday | October 28 |
Town/City | Nebraska |
Nationality | Nebraska |
Howard Hanson’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Howard Hanson was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Pulitzer Prize winner for 1944's Symphony No. 4. He directed the Eastman School of Music for 40 years. He was known for such original works as "Symphonic Rhapsody," "Two Yuletide Pieces," and the "Scandinavian Suite," a celebration of his Lutheran and Scandinavian ancestry.
He earned a BA degree in music from Northwestern in 1916, studying with Peter Lutkin, a church music expert, and pianist and composer Arne Oldberg. His first nationally recognized work was "The California Forest Play" from 1920.
His best-known composition was Symphony No. 2, the 'Romantic,' which was premiered by Serge Koussevitzky and the Boston Symphony Orchestra on November 28, 1930, as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration.
He was born in Wahoo to Swedish immigrant parents. He married Elizabeth Nelson in 1946.
His 1935 composition "Three Songs from Drum Taps" was based on the poem by Walt Whitman.