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Henry Dixon Cowell (/ ˈ k aʊ əl /; March 11, 1897 – December 10, 1965) was an American composer, writer, pianist, publisher, teacher and the husband of Sidney Robertson Cowell.
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Henry Cowell (born March 11, 1897, Menlo Park, California, U.S.—died December 10, 1965, Shady, New York) was an American composer who, along with Charles Ives, was among the most innovative American composers of the 20th century.
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Jun 15, 2016 · Henry Cowell - Three Irish Legends (1922) Composer: Henry Cowell (March 11, 1897 – December 10, 1965) Pianist: Steffen Schleiermacher 0:06 The Tides of Manaunaun 3:52 The Hero Sun 6:47 The...
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Learn about Henry Cowell's life, works, and legacy as a pioneer of modern music. Explore his experiments in rhythm, harmony, and sonorities, and his influence as a teacher and publisher.
May 1, 2020 · Of all the early twentieth century American musical revolutionaries, perhaps composer Henry Cowell wielded the most vivid and far-reaching influence. Born in 1897 to a rural California family...
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Henry Cowell: Mellifluous Cacophony and Its Legacy. by Sorrel Doris Hays. Download Article →. Henry Cowell wrote hundreds of piano compositions in which he notated the use of extended technique, where the performer plays with their fists, forearms, and palms, in addition to fingers.
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Henry Dixon Cowell 1897-1965 by Hal HaskinsAn American composer and pianist known for his innovative approach to music, Henry Dixon Cowell was born in Menlo Park, California in 1897. He grew up surrounded by a wide range of musical traditions: his father's Irish folk heritage, his mother's Midwestern folk tunes, and a variety of East Asian ...
