Lou Harrison

Lou Silver Harrison (May 14, 1917 – February 2, 2003) was an American composer, music critic, music theorist, painter, and creator of unique musical instruments. Harrison initially wrote in a dissonant, ultramodernist style similar to his former teacher and contemporary, Henry Cowell, but later moved toward incorporating elements of non-Western cultures into his work. Notable examples include a number of pieces written for Javanese style gamelan instruments, inspired after his introduction to noted gamelan musician Kanjeng Notoprojo. Harrison would create his own musical ensembles and instruments with his partner, William Colvig, who are now both considered founders of the American gamelan movement and world music; along with composers Harry Partch and Claude Vivier, and ethnomusicologist Colin McPhee. The majority of Harrison's works and custom instruments are written for just intonation rather than the more widespread equal temperament, making him one of the most prominent composers to have experimented with microtones. He was also one of the first composers to have written in the international language Esperanto, and among the first to incorporate strong themes of homosexuality in his music.

Harrison & Marshall: Choral Works (Live) - 2018-09-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison & Marshall: Choral Works (Live) - 2018-09-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison: Violin Concerto, Grand Duo & Double Music - 2017-04-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison: Violin Concerto, Grand Duo & Double Music - 2017-04-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Music for Harp - 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Music for Harp - 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Lou Harrison: La Koro Sutro - 2014-07-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison, L.: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello / Piano Trio - 2011-04-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison, L.: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello / Piano Trio - 2011-04-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Lou Harrison: Scenes from Cavafy - 2010-09-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison: Suites for Tuned Guitars - 2008-04-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison: Suites for Tuned Guitars - 2008-04-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Minimal Harp - 2008-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Lou Harrison: Chamber & Gamelan Works - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison: For Strings - 2004-10-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison: For Strings - 2004-10-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Drums Along The Pacific - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Serenado - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Labrynth - 2000-11-04T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison, L.: Homage To Lou Harrison (A), Vol. 3 - In Praise of Johnny Appleseed / Music for Violin With Various Instruments / Labyrinth No. 3 - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison, L.: Homage To Lou Harrison (A), Vol. 2 - The Clay's Quintet / Rhymes With Silver / The Perilous Chapel / Ariadne / Bomba - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison, L.: Homage To Lou Harrison (A), Vol. 4 - Air for the Poet / Organ Concerto / May Rain / Varied Trio / Elegy / Fifth Simfony - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison, L.: Homage To Lou Harrison (A), Vol. 2 - The Clay's Quintet / Rhymes With Silver / The Perilous Chapel / Ariadne / Bomba - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison, L.: Homage To Lou Harrison (A), Vol. 3 - In Praise of Johnny Appleseed / Music for Violin With Various Instruments / Labyrinth No. 3 - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Harrison, L.: Homage To Lou Harrison (A), Vol. 4 - Air for the Poet / Organ Concerto / May Rain / Varied Trio / Elegy / Fifth Simfony - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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