Lou Harrison

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Lou Harrison

AKA Lou Silver Harrison

Born: 14-May-1917
Birthplace: Portland, OR
Died: 2-Feb-2003
Location of death: Lafayette, IN
Cause of death: Heart Failure

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Gay
Occupation: Composer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Musical wayfarer

Boyfriend: William Colvig

High School: Burlingame High School in Burlingame, CA (1934)
University: University of California at Los Angeles
Scholar: Composer in Residence, San Jose State University
Teacher: Mills College

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