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Born: October 28, 1896 in Wahoo, NE
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Died: February 26, 1981 in Rochester, NY
Genre: Classical

Biography:
An American composer who wrote in various forms, including choral, solo piano, and symphonic pieces. Hanson's sweeping orchestrations are among the best of the 30s nationalist style. Blue Gene Tyranny, All Music Guide ...More >>

Discography: 1992 Fiesta in Hi-Fi More >>

Similar Artists: Roger Sessions Roy Harris William Schuman More >>

Influenced By: Jean Sibelius More >> Followers: Vladimir Ussachevsky Peter Mennin Dominick Argento More >>

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