In what language did Harrison compose music?
Latin
Esperanto
French
Sanskrit
Answer
Esperanto was the language used by Harrison to compose music. Esperanto is a constructed international auxiliary language created by L. L. Zamenhof in 1887. It is designed to be easy to learn and use, and it has been adopted by speakers from over 120 countries. Harrison's use of Esperanto in his music reflects his commitment to internationalism and his belief in the power of music to transcend linguistic barriers.
Harmonizing the East and West: The Musical Genius of Lou Harrison
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