Composer
Gus Levene
American arranger, composer, orchestrator and guitarist
1911–1979
1 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1911
- Died
- 1979
- Birthplace
- Dallas
- Place of death
- Los Angeles
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
Gus Levene, born Gershun Levene (July 11, 1911 – February 9, 1979), was an American arranger, composer, orchestrator and guitarist. In the mid-1940s, he was one of the top network radio arrangers. Levene is best remembered for his work as an arranger for Dean Martin and orchestration for numerous Hollywood film productions, including the 1956 hit film The King and I.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; conductor; bandleader
- Education
- Southern Methodist University
- Birth name
- Gershun Levene
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 2401149368879385980003
- ISNI
- 0000000081386953
- GND ID
- 1376278952
- Library of Congress ID
- n91091227
- MusicBrainz ID
- dd57bab3-24d1-4e9a-82fe-55696885ff33
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Alto, bass, Tenor
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Those Christmas Bells | See work details |
| View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 2401149368879385980003.