Morton Gould

American composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist (1913–1996)
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Morton Gould

Summary

Morton Gould is a human[1]. His place of birth was Richmond Hill[2]. He was born on December 10, 1913[3]. He passed away in Orlando[4]. He died on February 21, 1996[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], pianist[7], composer[8], film score composer[9], and television presenter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Morton Gould's place of birth was Richmond Hill[2].
  • Morton Gould passed away in Orlando[4].
  • Morton Gould was born on December 10, 1913[3].
  • Morton Gould died on February 21, 1996[5].
  • Morton Gould is buried at New Montefiore Cemetery[12].
  • Morton Gould held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Morton Gould's professions included conductor[6].
  • Morton Gould worked as a pianist[7].
  • Morton Gould's professions included composer[8].
  • Morton Gould worked as a film score composer[9].
  • Morton Gould worked as a television presenter[10].
  • Morton Gould's education included a stint at Juilliard School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Morton Gould is Cowboy Rhapsody[15].
  • Morton Gould received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[16].
  • Morton Gould received the Pulitzer Prize for Music[17].
  • Morton Gould received the Kennedy Center Honors[18].
  • Morton Gould received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Morton Gould was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[20].
  • Morton Gould was a member of American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers[21].
  • Morton Gould is recorded as male[22].
  • Morton Gould's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Morton Gould's genre is symphony[24].
  • Morton Gould's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[25].
  • Morton Gould's record label is recorded as Philips Records[26].
  • Morton Gould's record label is recorded as RCA Red Seal[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Morton Gould was born in Richmond Hill[2]. He was born on December 10, 1913[3].

Education

Morton Gould's education included a stint at Juilliard School[14]. He studied under Abby Whiteside[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], pianist[7], composer[8], film score composer[9], and television presenter[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Morton Gould is Cowboy Rhapsody[15]. Things named for him include ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award[29], an award[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[16], a lifetime achievement award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1962[33]; Pulitzer Prize for Music[17], a music award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1943[36]; Kennedy Center Honors[18], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1978[39]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[40], in United States[41].

Death and Burial

Morton Gould died on February 21, 1996[5]. He passed away in Orlando[4]. He is buried at New Montefiore Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Morton Gould ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

Entities named for him include ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award[29], an award[30].

FAQs

Where was Morton Gould born?

Morton Gould was born in Richmond Hill[2].

Where did Morton Gould die?

Morton Gould died in Orlando[4].

What did Morton Gould do for work?

Morton Gould worked as conductor[6], pianist[7], composer[8], film score composer[9], and television presenter[10].

Where did Morton Gould go to school?

Morton Gould was educated at Juilliard School[14].

What awards did Morton Gould receive?

Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[16], Pulitzer Prize for Music[17], Kennedy Center Honors[18], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [8] . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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