Alfred Hill
Composer

Alfred Hill Net Worth

Alfred Hill was an Australian composer, conductor, and educator born on December 16, 1869. He is best known for his prolific output of works, including 12 symphonies, eight operas, 17 string quartets, two cantatas, and 72 piano pieces. His most famous works include "The Moon's Golden Horn" and "The Weird Flute," as well as music for Hugh McCrae's play "The Ship of Heaven."
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 16, 1869
Birth Place Australia
Age 150 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 30, 1960 (age 90)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

About

Educator and Conductor known for his 12 symphonies, eight operas, 17 string quartets, two cantatas, and 72 piano pieces. His works included "The Moon's Golden Horn" and "The Weird Flute." He composed music for "The Ship of Heaven," a Hugh McCrae play.

Before Fame

He studied at the Leipzig Conservatory between 1887 and 1891 with such notables as Gustav Schreck, Hans Sitt, and Oscar Paul.

Trivia

He became the President of the Composers' Society of Australia in 1947.

Family Life

He had three children with his first wife Sarah Brownhill Booth: Isolde, Tristan, and Elsa. His daughter Isolde became a well-known singer. He and Sarah divorced in 1921, and he married his former student, Composer Mirrie Solomon.

Associated With

His 90th birthday was celebrated by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra with a concert of his music conducted by Henry Krips.

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