Lou Harrison
Lou Silver Harrison (May 14, 1917 – February 2, 2003) was an American composer, music critic, music theorist, painter, and creator of unique musical instruments. Harrison initially wrote in a dissonant, ultramodernist style similar to his former teacher and contemporary, Henry Cowell, but later moved toward incorporating elements of non-Western cultures into his work. Notable examples include a nu…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- May 14th, 1917
- Died
- February 2nd, 2003
- Genres
- Labels
- Naxos