John Harris Harbison (born December 20, 1938 in Orange, New Jersey) is an American composer, best known for his operas and large choral works.
John Harris Harbison was born to the historian Elmore Harris Harbison and Janet German Harbison. The Harbisons were a musical family; Elmore had studied composition in his youth and Janet wrote songs. Harbison's sisters Helen and Margaret were musicians as well. He won the prestigious BMI Foundation's Stud...
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Date of birth:
- Dec 20, 1938 (age 73 years)
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Active as Musical Artist (start):
- Dec 20, 1938
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- John Harris Harbison,
- Harbison, John
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