Percy Grainger
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Summary
Percy Grainger is a human[1]. Born in Melbourne[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1882[3]. He passed away in White Plains[4]. He died on February 20, 1961[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], composer[7], saxophonist[8], conductor[9], and musicologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (713 views/month, #6,992 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Melbourne[2].
- Percy Grainger's place of birth was Brighton[12].
- Percy Grainger passed away in White Plains[4].
- Percy Grainger was born on July 8, 1882[3].
- Percy Grainger died on February 20, 1961[5].
- Burial took place at West Terrace Cemetery[13].
- Percy Grainger's father was John Harry Grainger[14].
- Percy Grainger's mother was Rose Annie Aldridge[15].
- Percy Grainger held citizenship in Australia[16].
- Percy Grainger held citizenship in United States[17].
- Percy Grainger's professions included pianist[6].
- Percy Grainger worked as a composer[7].
- Percy Grainger worked as a saxophonist[8].
- Percy Grainger worked as a conductor[9].
- Percy Grainger's professions included musicologist[10].
- Percy Grainger's professions included ethnomusicologist[18].
- Percy Grainger was employed by New York University[19].
- Percy Grainger was educated at Hoch Conservatory[20].
- A notable student of Percy Grainger was Netty Simons[21].
- A notable student of Percy Grainger was Mary Barratt Due[22].
- A notable work attributed to Percy Grainger is County Derry Air[23].
- A notable work attributed to Percy Grainger is Afterword[24].
- A notable work attributed to Percy Grainger is Shallow Brown[25].
- Percy Grainger received the St. Olav's Medal[26].
- Percy Grainger was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1882-07-08[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1961-02-20[31]
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Genre(s): classical[32]
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Community tags: 20th century, american, australian, australian composer, classical, composer, english[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9d5a875f-9815-4384-9e4f-cd4ea4f2bc16[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Melbourne[2], a city[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1835[37] and Brighton[12], a suburb[38], in Australia[39]. Percy Grainger was born on July 8, 1882[3]. His father was John Harry Grainger[14]. His mother was Rose Annie Aldridge[15].
Education
Percy Grainger's education included a stint at Hoch Conservatory[20]. Studied under Louis Pabst[40], a pianist[41], 1846–1921[42], of Germany[43] and James Kwast[44], a pianist[45], 1852–1927[46], of Germany[47].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[6], composer[7], saxophonist[8], conductor[9], musicologist[10], and ethnomusicologist[18]. Among Percy Grainger's employers was New York University[19]. Notable students include Netty Simons[21], a record producer[48], 1913–1994[49], of United States[50] and Mary Barratt Due[22], a pianist[51], 1888–1969[52], of Norway[53], awarded the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[54].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include County Derry Air[23], a musical work/composition[55]; Afterword[24], a Seventeen Come Sunday[56]; and Shallow Brown[25], a musical work/composition[57]. Things named for Percy Grainger include Grainger[58], an impact crater[59].
Recognition
Percy Grainger received the St. Olav's Medal[26].
Personal Life
Percy Grainger's religion is recorded as atheism[60].
Death and Burial
Percy Grainger died on February 20, 1961[5]. He passed away in White Plains[4]. Burial took place at West Terrace Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Percy Grainger ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (713 views/month, #6,992 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Bernard Herrmann[63], a composer[64], 1911–1975[65], of United States[66], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score[67], specialised in film score[68].
Entities named for him include Grainger[58], an impact crater[59].
FAQs
Where was Percy Grainger born?
Born in Melbourne[2].
Where did Percy Grainger die?
Percy Grainger died in White Plains[4].
Who were Percy Grainger's parents?
Percy Grainger's father was John Harry Grainger[14]. Percy Grainger's mother was Rose Annie Aldridge[15].
What did Percy Grainger do for work?
Percy Grainger worked as pianist[6], composer[7], saxophonist[8], conductor[9], and musicologist[10].
Where did Percy Grainger go to school?
Percy Grainger was educated at Hoch Conservatory[20].
What awards did Percy Grainger receive?
Honors received include St. Olav's Medal[26].
Who did Percy Grainger influence?
Percy Grainger has been cited as an influence by Bernard Herrmann[63].