York Bowen

York Bowen was born on February 22, 1884 in England. Career spanned the first half of the 20th century, even though his work remained mostly unpublished until after his death. Noted primarily for his piano music written in the Romantic tradition.
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As per our current Database, York Bowen has been died on Nov 23, 1961 (age 77).

🎂 York Bowen - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When York Bowen die, York Bowen was 77 years old.

Popular As York Bowen
Occupation Composer
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born February 22, 1884 (England)
Birthday February 22
Town/City England
Nationality England

🌙 Zodiac

York Bowen’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

York Bowen was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

About

Career spanned the first half of the 20th century, even though his work remained mostly unpublished until after his death. Noted primarily for his piano music written in the Romantic tradition.

Before Fame

He was awarded an Erard scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music when he was 14. He studied composition with Frederick Corder and piano with Tobias Matthay.

Trivia

He was one of the first English composers to add original works to the modern viola repertoire.

Family Life

His father owned the whiskey distillers Bowen and McKechnie. His mother gave him piano and harmony lessons while he was young. He married Sylvia Dalton in 1912.

Associated With

He was the first Pianist to record Ludwig Van Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major.

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