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Australian-American composer, arranger, and virtuoso pianist known for his innovative folk song settings, experimental music, and eccentric personality.Born in Melbourne, Australia, Percy Grainger showed early musical talent. He studied piano in Frankfurt, Germany. He achieved international fame as a concert pianist, particularly in Britain and the USA, where he eventually settled and became a citizen.He championed English folk music, creating famous arrangements like 'Country Gardens' and 'M...