Michael Colgrass net worth and salary: Michael Colgrass is a Composer who has a net worth of $1 million. Michael Colgrass was born in in April 22, 1932. 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.
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🎂 Michael Colgrass - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

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Popular As	Michael Colgrass
Occupation	Composer
Age	92 years old
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Born	April 22, 1932 (Illinois)
Birthday	April 22
Town/City	Illinois
Nationality	Illinois

🌙 Zodiac

Michael Colgrass’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Michael Colgrass 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

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.