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Modern period American composer and organist Leo Sowerby (1895-1968) wrote in practically every musical genre save opera. He is most known, however, for his organ compositions and his sacred choir pieces. He was among the first organists to break with European tradition and produce works that were based on the American experience, just as Gershwin and other near contemporaries were doing in other [MORE]
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Leo Sowerby
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Life, noted teachers, and major honors with links from the Classical Composers Database.
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Leo Sowerby at 100
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Biography and retrospective upon the occasion of his one hundredth birthday with emphasis on his organ and choir works.
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Sowerby, Leo
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Biography, pronunciation guide, and major works from the Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2001.
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Sowerby, Leo (1895 - 1968)
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Brief biography and recommended recording.
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Sowerby, Leo (1895 - 1968), United States
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Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link to biographical essay from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
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