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Grainger, Percy, 1882-1961
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- Grainger, George Percy, 1882-1961
- Grainger, Percy Aldridge, 1882-1961
- Greĭndzher, P., 1882-1961
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1882-1961
History
Percy Aldridge Grainger, pianist and composer; was born on 8 July 1882 at Brighton, Melbourne. He made his concert debut at the age of 10; in 1895 traveled to Frankfurt-am-Main for further musical education; 1905 studied with Busoni in Berlin; toured extensively in England, Europe and Scandinavia, visiting Australia in 1903, 1908, 1925; Strong interest in English folk-songs; Became friend and leading exponent of Greig and his music; Migrated to USA in 1914; Became American citizen in 1918; Married in 1928. He died on 20 February 1961.
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US DLC n 79124007
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Revised, Linda Justo, 12-May-2020