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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.
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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.  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.