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| − | 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. | + | 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. |
Revision as of 00:44, 14 July 2013
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1897 - 1965
Occupation
Composer
Notable Achievements
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.
