Lukas Foss was a distinguished American composer, pianist, and educator born on August 15, 1922, in Berlin, Germany. He made significant contributions to music both as a performer and a composer. Foss was known for his innovative approach to music and his ability to blend various styles. He had a profound impact on his students and the wider musical community until his passing on February 1, 2009, in Manhattan, USA, due to a heart attack.
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Time Zone - Europe/Berlin (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Lukas
bringer of light, man of light
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Lukas Foss belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Berlin
Place of Death: Manhattan
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: University at Buffalo | Curtis Institute of Music | Yale University | Harvard University
Occupation: classical composer | university teacher | pianist | conductor
Employers: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | Brooklyn Philharmonic | University of California, Los Angeles | Boston University
Awards Received: Arts and Letters Award in Music | Laurel Leaf Award | Rome Prize | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Leo 49 | 22 Leo 52 | 3 Sagittarius 25 |
| Moon | 17 Taurus 0 | 12 Taurus 42 | 4 Pisces 48 |
| Mercury | 0 Virgo 10 | 5 Leo 15 | 27 Scorpio 38 |
| Venus | 5 Libra 37 | 17 Cancer 52 | 1 Sagittarius 26 |
| Mars | 16 Sagittarius 37 | 5 Libra 19 | 19 Aquarius 0 |
| Jupiter | 15 Libra 12 | 14 Cancer 43 | 6 Scorpio 20 |
| Saturn | 5 Libra 29 | 0 Aries 55 | 17 Libra 18 |
| Uranus | 12 Pisces 23 | 1 Gemini 17 | 9 Pisces 41 |
| Neptune | 15 Leo 56 | 1 Aries 43 | 18 Leo 10 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 35 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 10 Cancer 50 |
| Rahu | 1 Libra 40 | 19 Pisces 30 | 26 Virgo 13 |
| Ketu | 1 Aries 40 | 19 Virgo 30 | 26 Pisces 13 |
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