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Gould, Morton (born: New York, 10 Dec 1913). American composer and conductor. He studied in New York and gave piano recitals in his teens including improvisations on submitted themes; he then worked for radio stations. A versatile composer he has written in many genres, including Broadway musicals (Billion Dollar Baby, 1945), but is best known for his orchestral music, in a light style drawing on elements of jazz and folk music, with ingenious rhythms and skilful orchestration. His works include four symphonies (1943-76), two 'symphonettes' (1938-41) and five concertos (1938-84, including one for tap dance, 1952).
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