As per our current Database, Quincy Porter has been died on Nov 12, 1966 (age 69).
When Quincy Porter die, Quincy Porter was 69 years old.
| Popular As | Quincy Porter |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Age | 69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 7, 1897 (Connecticut) |
| Birthday | February 7 |
| Town/City | Connecticut |
| Nationality | Connecticut |
Quincy Porter’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Quincy Porter was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.
1954 Pulitzer Prize winner for his "Concerto Concertante." He experimented with harmonically acerbic and dissonant music.
He attended Yale University, where he was taught by such notables as Horatio Parker and David Stanley Smith.
He wrote nine string quartets from 1923 until 1953, as well as two symphonies and numerous concertos.
His family was residing in New Haven when he was born. He was married to his wife Lois until his death.
He founded the American Music Center with Aaron Copland.
