Lukas Foss
American composer (1922-2009)
1922 — 2009
Quick Facts
Profession
American composer (1922-2009)
Born
August 15, 1922
Died
2009 (age ~87)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
composer, conductor, pianist
United StatesBorn in BerlinDied in Manhattan
1922
Born in Berlin (1922-08-15)
1945
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1949
AwardRome Prize
1957
AwardArts and Letters Award in Music
1959
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
2009
Died in Manhattan
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lukas Foss?+
Lukas Foss is American composer (1922-2009). Born in 1922.
What does the name Lukas mean?+
The name Lukas means "A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Lucas.. Etymology: Borrowed from a man from Lucania.". It is of German origin.
When was Lukas Foss born?+
Lukas Foss was born on August 15, 1922.
When did Lukas Foss die?+
Lukas Foss died in 2009, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Lucas.. Etymology: Borrowed from a man from Lucania.
The name Lukas is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Lucas.. Etymology: Borrowed from a man from Lucania.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Lukas
Lukas — August 15, 1922
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
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