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# Morton Gould

(1913–1996)   Conductor   United States

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Morton Gould was a conductor from the United States.

## Quick Facts About Morton Gould

Born December 10, 1913

Died February 21, 1996

Nationality United States

Profession Conductor

Notable works The Washington National Symphony, Morton Gould, conductor, Lorin Hollander, guest artist

Known for Cowboy Rhapsody

## About Morton Gould

Morton Gould was an American composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist.

## Awards & Honors

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Kennedy Center Honors Pulitzer Prize for Music star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

##  Quotes by Morton Gould

> [Composing is my life blood.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/morton-gould/composing-is-my-life-blood/)

[Morton Gould](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/morton-gould/)

[Blood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/blood/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/578/morton-gould-69953_blood_composing-is-my-life-blood-497434_497434.jpg)

> [That is basically me, and although I have done many things in my life - conducting, playing piano, and so on -…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/morton-gould/that-is-basically-me-and-although-i-have-done-many-things-in-my-life/)

[Morton Gould](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/morton-gould/)

[Composer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/composer/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/afb/morton-gould-69953_composer_that-is-basically-me-and-although-i-have_1248529.jpg)

> [I've always felt that music should be a normal part of the experience that surrounds people.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/morton-gould/i-ve-always-felt-that-music-should-be-a-normal-part-of-the-experience/)

[Morton Gould](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/morton-gould/)

[Felt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/felt/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/306/morton-gould-69953_felt_i-ve-always-felt-that-music-should-be-a_1747938.jpg)

> [It's not a special taste. An American composer should have something to say to a cab driver.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/morton-gould/it-s-not-a-special-taste-an-american-composer-should-have-something/)

[Morton Gould](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/morton-gould/)

[Cab](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cab/)

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