As per our current Database, Leo Ornstein has been died on Feb 24, 2002 (age 108).
When Leo Ornstein die, Leo Ornstein was 108 years old.
| Popular As | Leo Ornstein |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Age | 108 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 2, 1893 (Ukraine) |
| Birthday | December 2 |
| Town/City | Ukraine |
| Nationality | Ukraine |
Leo Ornstein’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Leo Ornstein was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Early 20th-century experimental musician of innovative, shocking compositions. He championed avant-garde composers.
He became the first Composer to use the tone cluster to great effect. An Example of this can be found in "Wild Men's Dance" from 1913-14.
He abandoned his fame and disappeared in the mid-1920s, but continued writing, only to come back in the 1970s. His final piano sonata was published when he was 97.
He died when he was 108 and was survived by a daughter, a son, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
He began making piano rolls for the Ampico label after leaving his concert career, recording such composers as Frederic Chopin, Robert Schumann, and Franz Liszt.
