Gunnar Johansen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gunnar Johansen

composer

Date of Birth: 21-Jan-1906

Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Date of Death: 25-May-1991

Profession: composer, pianist, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Gunnar Johansen (January 21, 1906, Copenhagen – May 25, 1991, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin) was a Danish-born pianist and composer.
He was one of the chief proponents of the music of Ferruccio Busoni, whose mature keyboard works he recorded in their entirety, as well as the complete keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Johansen was also a scholar, educator and humanist.
His many humanitarian efforts included establishment of the Leonardo Academy, dedicated to the integration of the arts and sciences.