Daniel Gregory Mason
1873–1953 (age 80)
composer and music critic
Biography
Daniel Gregory Mason composed symphonies, songs, and chamber pieces that revealed both mastery of European forms and a sincere desire to nurture an American musical voice, remaining an active presence in the concert world across several decades.
As a critic and lecturer he defended American composers, sharing thoughtful analysis with readers and students alike and encouraging wider appreciation for the nation’s developing cultural life.