Roy Harris is a renowned composer with a net worth of $1.5 million. Born in 1898, Harris is known for his pioneering American-accented symphonies, such as his Symphony No. 3, which has been performed to sold-out crowds and several American presidents. His works have been praised for their unique sound and have earned him a place in the history of American music.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)
About
Pioneer of American-accented symphonies, such as his Symphony No. 3. He performed to sold-out crowds and several American presidents.
Before Fame
He studied under several notable composers, including Nadia Boulanger.
Trivia
He was equally interested in American folk songs, which he adopted and mixed into his Folksong Symphony.
Family Life
He was born into a working class family in a log cabin in rural Chandler, Oklahoma, and grew up in rural San Gabriel Valley, California. He learned the piano from his mother.
Associated With
He studied under the same tutor as Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland, who recommended him for study in Paris, though his style was less influenced by European classics and more by American folk.
