Henry Cowell Net Worth

Henry Cowell was a highly influential composer who had a net worth of $95 million. He was born in 1897 and is known for his avant-garde compositions that explored atonality, polytonality, polyrhythms, and non-Western modes. His works set the standard for expression and technique that have been followed by generations of musicians.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 11, 1897
Birth Place CA
Age 122 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $95 million (2024)

About

Avant-garde composer who set the standard for expression and technique that influenced generations of musicians. His compositions explored atonality, polytonality, polyrhythms, and non-Western modes.

Before Fame

He was already able to create unique musical pieces in his late teens, even with very little formal education.

Trivia

His bisexuality led to charges of a "morals" crime involving a 17 year-old boy for which he was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He spent the time productively, composing several dozen new pieces and leading the prison band.

Family Life

He was born in Menlo Park, California. Both of his parents were bohemian writers, and he was raised by his mother after they divorced.

Associated With

He had an immense influence on the modernist composer and pianist John Cage who called Cowell the open sesame for new music in America.