Percy Grainger date of birth:
July 8, 1882
How old was Percy Grainger when died?
78
Where was Percy Grainger born?
Brighton, Melbourne
When did Percy Grainger die?
February 20, 1961
What is Percy Grainger nationality?
American
What is Percy Grainger's occupation?
Composer
Short Biography
Percy Aldridge Grainger (8 July 1882 – 20 February 1961) was an Australian-born composer, arranger and pianist. In the course of a long and innovative career he played a prominent role in the revival of interest in British folk music in the early years of the 20th century. He also made many adaptations of other composers' works. Although much of his work was experimental and unusual, the piece with which he is most generally associated is his piano arrangement of the folk-dance tune "Country Gardens".