His works have a distinctly american flavor and even his pieces of china, written for solo. Capping a life full of achievements in all facets of music are morton gould s 1995 pulitzer prize for stringmusic, commissioned by the national symphony for the final season of music director mstislav rostropovich, and his 1994 kennedy center honor in recognition of lifetime contributions to american culture. Morton gould december 10, 19 february 21, 1996 was an american pianist, composer, conductor, and arranger. Composer american salute, pavanne, conductor, pianist and arranger, educated at new york university and a music student of abby whiteside and. The ascap foundation morton gould young composer awards. The ascap foundation morton gould young composer awards the award honors the late pulitzer prizewinning composer and the ascap foundations former president morton goulds lifelong commitment to encouraging young creators. The classical music world tends to celebrate anniversaries, so the nearcomplete absence of attention to morton goulds centennial probably indicates that his reputation is in decline. Morton gould december 10, 19 february 21, 1996 was an american composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist. Gershwin oscar levant, morton gould and his orchestra. Morton gould and his orchestra discography usa 45cat. Born in 19, gould started out as a child prodigy and published his first work at age six. Morton gould american musician and composer britannica. Pulitzer prizewinning composer morton gould has penned scores for broadway plays, ballets, symphonies, orchestras, television, radio, and feature films.
Like bernstein, he had written in both wellknown and classical designs and often blended both. Nurturing young talent is an essential part of the ascap foundations mission, said paul williams. Find morton gould discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Open to composers of original, classical concert music, the award encourages developing music creators during the earliest stages of their. His most important teachers were abby whiteside and vincent jones during the depression, gould, while a teenager, worked. He was a staff arranger for radio city music hall, and later a staff member at nbc. Gould gained wide acclaim as the composer ofmore than one thousand works of american music. Albums include the essential george gershwin, 111 years of deutsche grammophon. Born in richmond hill, new york, gould was recognized early as a child prodigy with abilities in improvisation and composition. Year of issue title recorded label, serial number 1956 bach. Explore releases from morton gould and his orchestra at discogs. American ballads, settings of american tunes for band 1976. He wrote a great deal of excellent music and he put together fine performances.
Like gershwin, copland, and ives, gould turned to the indigenous musical. For our full morton gould discography click here or visit our image gallery. Gould cut a wide swath, writing and arranging prolifically from the cornball to the sublime. Composer american salute, pavanne, conductor, pianist and arranger, educated at new york university and a music student of abby whiteside and vincent jones. Discography morton gould 20th century american composer. The nashville symphonys discography ranges from repertoire by beethoven and bernstein to groundbreaking. Richmond hill, new york, new york, united states died. Marches by sousa are finer works than one often thinks. Morton gould composer discography wise music classical. Classical composer, imposing figure of the 20th century, influenced much of easy listening pop. Many record collectors around the middle of the twentieth century knew him primarily as a conductor of popular music, as well as of newer works in the. Open quick view dialog for morton gould 2 for chorus second part composed by m gould morton gould 2 for chorus second part composed by m gould. Many record enthusiasts around the center of the twentieth hundred years knew him mainly being a conductor of wellknown music, in addition to of newer functions. Family album marine band recording united states marine band.
Gould studied at the institute of musical art in new york. Greatest rock and roll songs american graffiti full album best rock n. Morton gould was born in richmond hill, new york, united states. Morton gould and his orchestra discography discogs. Enter your email address to keep up to date with the latest news and special offers from wise music classical. Morton gould bio, albums, pictures naxos classical music. Throughout his lifetime, gould was nominated for several grammy awards, receiving one in 1966 for classical. For this recording, gould obviously assembled the finest brass and woodwind players in new york. He has especially been noted for his ability to integrate american folk themes into his music. He graduated from julliard before the age of 16 and was hired as staff arranger and pianist at radio city music hall. Morton gould composer, born december 10, 19, richmond hills, new york.
He became nationally recognized through his work in radio, where he introduced many of his own compositions in a light, distinctly american style. Morton gould was a child prodigy, playing the piano at the age of 4 and published his first piece of music, a waltz titled, just six, two years later. Search within morton gould april sale now on save up to 50% off in our rare morton gould vinyl. He was recognized early as a child prodigy with abilities in improvisation and composition. Album blues in the night, various composers by morton. Albums of kern and porter pop songs outfitted for bachelor pad sit next to soundtracks for. Morton gould biography 191996 born december 10, 19, in queens, ny. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. The ascap foundation names recipients of 2017 morton gould. Many record collectors around the middle of the twentieth century knew him primarily as a conductor of popular music, as well as of newer works in the realm of serious music. The following is a chronological list of the original studio recordings made by the canadian pianist glenn gould in the years 19561982.
At six, he had his first composition published just six, and thereafter concertized until age 17. Low prices on morton gould and his orchestra discography of music albums at cd universe, with top rated service, morton gould and his orchestra songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc. The ascap foundation president paul williams today announced the recipients of the 2017 ascap foundation morton gould young composer awards, which encourage talented young creators of concert music. Morton gould composer 191996 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized. Morton gould 19 1996 by the age of four morton gould was showing signs of musical precociousness, playing the piano by ear. Morton gould was a remarkable musician, one of the best america has produced. Benny goodman clarinet chicago symphony orchestra, morton gould.
With the help of a scholarship given to him by walter damrosch he entered the new york institute of musical art later the juilliard school when he was eight. Like bernstein, he wrote in both popular and classical styles and often mixed the two. Biography morton gould 20th century american composer. Morton gould was an important american composer, generally overshadowed by copland, barber, and bernstein. Morton gould was a firm believer in the intellectual rights of all artists and as the dawn of the internet took shape, he used his position at ascap to actively lobby on behalf of the rights of all creative people to be recognized and paid for their works. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from morton gould at the discogs marketplace. Morton gould composer 191996 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical. Difficult 1 class piece for the piano duo two pianos, four hands event with the national federation of music clubs nfmc festivals bulletin 200820092010. Morton gould 191995 born in new york, morton gould was known primarily for his orchestral works, especially his latin american symphonette, american symphonette and interplay which was choreographed by jerome robbins. Music profile for morton gould, born 10 december 19. Find morton gould discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from morton gould and his orchestra at the discogs marketplace. Morton gould was a significant american composer, generally overshadowed by copland, barber, and bernstein. Morton gould composed brilliantly for orchestra, broadway, film, television, ballet and piano.