Henry Cowell

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Henry Cowell

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1897 - 1965

Occupation

Composer

Description

Pianist, internationally celebrated. Arrested in California on charges of sodomy, to which he pled guilty and was jailed. Eventually pardoned. Noted for his avant-garde musical compositions. First American classical musician to perform in the Soviet Union.

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