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Gillian Whitehead
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Gillian Whitehead is a prominent New Zealand composer, born in 1941 in Hamilton. She studied under Peter Maxwell Davies and has subsequentl… read moreGillian Whitehead is a prominent New Zealand composer, born in 1941 in Hamilton. She studied under Peter Maxwell Davies and has subsequently produced a variety of music from solo to orchestral works. Particularly notable are her opera Ou… read moreGillian Whitehead is a prominent New Zealand composer, born in 1941 in Hamilton. She studied under Peter Maxwell Davies and has subsequently produced a variety of music from solo to orchestral works. Particularly notable are her opera Outrageous Fortune and her collaborations with taonga puoro vi… read more -
Du Yun
1,897 listeners
The music of Du Yun, who won the Pulitzer Prize for music in 2017, is difficult to classify, including aspects of, to quote her own website… read moreThe music of Du Yun, who won the Pulitzer Prize for music in 2017, is difficult to classify, including aspects of, to quote her own website, "orchestral , opera, chamber music, theatre, cabaret, pop music, oral tradition, visual art… read moreThe music of Du Yun, who won the Pulitzer Prize for music in 2017, is difficult to classify, including aspects of, to quote her own website, "orchestral , opera, chamber music, theatre, cabaret, pop music, oral tradition, visual arts, electronics and noise." She also does not readily co… read more -
Avner Dorman
1,556 listeners
Israeli-American composer Avner Dorman has quickly risen to become one of Israel’s most successful and renowned composers. At the age of 25… read moreIsraeli-American composer Avner Dorman has quickly risen to become one of Israel’s most successful and renowned composers. At the age of 25, he became the youngest composer to win Israel’s prestigious Prime Minister’s Award. In 2001, Dor… read moreIsraeli-American composer Avner Dorman has quickly risen to become one of Israel’s most successful and renowned composers. At the age of 25, he became the youngest composer to win Israel’s prestigious Prime Minister’s Award. In 2001, Dorman received the ACUM prize from the Israeli performing righ… read more -
Bun-Ching Lam
1,535 listeners
Bun-Ching Lam (Mandarin: 林品晶) is a composer, pianist, and conductor from Macau born in 1954. She holds a B.A. degree in piano performance from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (1976). She obtained a scholarship from the University of California at San Diego, where she studied composition with … read more -
Byambasuren Sharav
2,936 listeners
Byambasuren Sharav (Mongolian: Бямбасүрэнгийн Шарав, Byambasürengiin Sharav), November 13, 1952 - July 15, 2019) was a Mongolian composer a… read moreByambasuren Sharav (Mongolian: Бямбасүрэнгийн Шарав, Byambasürengiin Sharav), November 13, 1952 - July 15, 2019) was a Mongolian composer and pianist. Sharav was born in Jargaltkhaan Sum in Khentii Province. He learned as a child from hi… read moreByambasuren Sharav (Mongolian: Бямбасүрэнгийн Шарав, Byambasürengiin Sharav), November 13, 1952 - July 15, 2019) was a Mongolian composer and pianist. Sharav was born in Jargaltkhaan Sum in Khentii Province. He learned as a child from his father to play the accordion. As a music teacher at an ele… read more -
Paul Moravec
3,932 listeners
Paul Moravec is an American composer and the Music Department Chair at Adelphi University. He received his B.A. in composition from Harvard… read morePaul Moravec is an American composer and the Music Department Chair at Adelphi University. He received his B.A. in composition from Harvard University, and his MM and DMA, both in composition also, from Columbia University. Moravec is a … read morePaul Moravec is an American composer and the Music Department Chair at Adelphi University. He received his B.A. in composition from Harvard University, and his MM and DMA, both in composition also, from Columbia University. Moravec is a graduate of the Lawrenceville School. He received the 2004 P… read more -
Somei Satoh
15,212 listeners
Somei Satoh (SATOH Somei 佐藤聰明) was born in 1947 in Sendai (northern Honshu), Japan. He began his career in 1969 with "Tone Field,"… read moreSomei Satoh (SATOH Somei 佐藤聰明) was born in 1947 in Sendai (northern Honshu), Japan. He began his career in 1969 with "Tone Field," an experimental, mixed media group based in Tokyo. In 1972 he produced "Global Vision,"… read moreSomei Satoh (SATOH Somei 佐藤聰明) was born in 1947 in Sendai (northern Honshu), Japan. He began his career in 1969 with "Tone Field," an experimental, mixed media group based in Tokyo. In 1972 he produced "Global Vision," a multimedia arts festival, that encompassed musical event… read more -
Mason Bates
7,989 listeners
Mason W. Bates (born January 23, 1977) is a Grammy award-winning American composer of symphonic music and DJ of electronic dance music. He … read moreMason W. Bates (born January 23, 1977) is a Grammy award-winning American composer of symphonic music and DJ of electronic dance music. He is best known for his usage of electronics in his orchestral works. The second-most performed livi… read moreMason W. Bates (born January 23, 1977) is a Grammy award-winning American composer of symphonic music and DJ of electronic dance music. He is best known for his usage of electronics in his orchestral works. The second-most performed living composer in the United States, he has worked closely with… read more -
Jennifer Higdon
14,169 listeners
Jennifer Higdon (born December 31, 1962) is an American composer of classical music and flautist. Higdon was born in Brooklyn, but spent he… read moreJennifer Higdon (born December 31, 1962) is an American composer of classical music and flautist. Higdon was born in Brooklyn, but spent her first 10 years in Atlanta before moving to Tennessee. With almost no advanced flute training, sh… read moreJennifer Higdon (born December 31, 1962) is an American composer of classical music and flautist. Higdon was born in Brooklyn, but spent her first 10 years in Atlanta before moving to Tennessee. With almost no advanced flute training, she studied at Bowling Green State University towards a degree… read more -
Michio Mamiya
9,666 listeners
Michio Mamiya (b Asahikawa, 29 June 1929) is a Japanese composer. A pupil of Ikenouchi (1947-52), he has collected and arranged folk music.… read moreMichio Mamiya (b Asahikawa, 29 June 1929) is a Japanese composer. A pupil of Ikenouchi (1947-52), he has collected and arranged folk music. His compositions draw on it and since 1963 also on African music and jazz. His works include dra… read moreMichio Mamiya (b Asahikawa, 29 June 1929) is a Japanese composer. A pupil of Ikenouchi (1947-52), he has collected and arranged folk music. His compositions draw on it and since 1963 also on African music and jazz. His works include dramatic, choral and orchestral pieces, some for Japanese instruments. View wiki