Donald Martino was an American composer, born on May 16, 1931, in Plainfield, New Jersey. He made significant contributions to contemporary classical music and is known for his innovative compositions. Martino had a profound impact on music education and mentored many students throughout his career. He passed away on December 8, 2005, in Antigua and Barbuda. His work continues to be celebrated for its complexity and emotional depth, solidifying his place in the modern classical music scene.
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Meaning of the name - Donald
world ruler, ruler of men
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Place of Birth: Plainfield
Place of Death: Antigua
Educated At: Plainfield High School | Syracuse University | Princeton University
Occupation: music teacher | music theorist | university teacher | composer
Employers: New England Conservatory | Brandeis University | Yale University | Harvard University
Awards Received: Arts and Letters Award in Music | Fulbright Scholarship | Guggenheim Fellowship | Pulitzer Prize for Music
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 24 Taurus 49 | 26 Taurus 2 | 24 Leo 44 |
Moon | 13 Taurus 30 | 10 Capricorn 19 | 1 Scorpio 3 |
Mercury | 3 Taurus 56 | 10 Taurus 59 | 19 Virgo 4 |
Venus | 24 Aries 39 | 11 Aries 11 | 19 Leo 8 |
Mars | 17 Leo 27 | 13 Leo 8 | 10 Libra 37 |
Jupiter | 17 Cancer 13 | 24 Gemini 38 | 6 Leo 58 |
Saturn | 23 Capricorn 23 | 29 Pisces 13 | 17 Capricorn 50 |
Uranus | 17 Aries 31 | 27 Taurus 14 | 19 Aries 8 |
Neptune | 3 Virgo 0 | 1 Aries 32 | 5 Virgo 7 |
Pluto | 19 Cancer 5 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 21 Cancer 20 |
Rahu | 12 Aries 25 | 24 Pisces 18 | 7 Aries 27 |
Ketu | 12 Libra 25 | 24 Virgo 18 | 7 Libra 27 |
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