Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | April 22, 1932 |
| Birth Place | Illinois |
| Age | 91 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Net worth: $1 million (2024)
Michael Colgrass, a renowned composer based in Illinois, is projected to have a net worth of $1 million by 2024. Colgrass has made a significant impact on the world of contemporary classical music, earning numerous accolades throughout his career. With his inventive compositions, he has captivated audiences around the globe. Colgrass' financial success can be attributed to his diverse body of work, which includes acclaimed compositions for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo performers. His unique artistic vision and contributions to the music industry have undoubtedly played a role in his growing fortune.
About
Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award winner known for his work with ensembles like the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and The Metropolitan Opera. His original compositions included "Crossworlds" from 2002, "Side by Side" from 2007, and "Pan Trio" from 2008.
Before Fame
He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1954 with a degree in percussion performance and composition. He broke through in Chicago, establishing himself as a jazz musician from 1944 to 1949.
Trivia
He won an Emmy Award in 1982 for "Soundings: The Music of Michael Colgrass," a PBS documentary. His 1978 Pulitzer Prize for Music was for "Déjà vu," a symphonic piece.
Family Life
His son Neal became an editor, journalist, and screenwriter.
Associated With
He organized the percussion sections for recordings and premieres of works by John Cage, Elliott Carter, Edgard Varèse, and Harry Partch in the early years of his career.
