Born in 1896 in Wahoo, Nebraska of Swedish descent, he was the first American composer to win the Prix de Rome. An ardent supporter of American music, he won the Pulitzer Prize in Music in 1944 for his Symphony no. 4, op. 34. He was the director of the Eastman School of Music from 1924 to 1964. He died in Rochester , New York, in 1981.
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- Hanson, Howard (1896 - 1981) Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
- Howard Hanson Brief profile with two portrait photographs from the Northwester University Alumni Exhibit.
- Howard Hanson Biographical sketch noting major works and awards with virtual memorial from Find a Grave.
- Howard Hanson Biography, discography and information about the premier at the Metropolitan Opera of Merry Mount including the cast of characters, synopsis, and performance history.
- Institute for American Music History: Howard Hanson Offers information about the Institute, founded by the composer. Also includes a short biography by Ruth Watanabe.
- Howard Hanson Brief filmography from the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) with links to related material.
- Howard Hanson Catalog of works, profile of life, and photograph from Musicalics.
- Howard Hanson (1896-1981) Listing with the Lied and Art Song Texts Page at REC Music linked to text of Whitman poem he arranged for chorus.
- Classical Net - Basic Repertoire List - Hanson Picture, and information about three symphonies.
- Naxos: Howard Hanson Biographical sketch noting his affinity for working in a Romantic, European style and influence upon American music with portrait sketch and discography.