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Andrew Norman
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Andrew Norman (b. 1979) is a composer, educator, and advocate for the music of others. Recently praised as “the leading American composer … read moreAndrew Norman (b. 1979) is a composer, educator, and advocate for the music of others. Recently praised as “the leading American composer of his generation” by the Los Angeles Times, and “one of the most gifted and respected composers o… read moreAndrew Norman (b. 1979) is a composer, educator, and advocate for the music of others. Recently praised as “the leading American composer of his generation” by the Los Angeles Times, and “one of the most gifted and respected composers of his generation” by the New York Times, Andrew has establis… read more -
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich
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Ellen Taaffe Zwilich (born April 30, 1939, in Miami, Florida) is an American composer, the first female composer to win the Pulitzer Prize … read moreEllen Taaffe Zwilich (born April 30, 1939, in Miami, Florida) is an American composer, the first female composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Her early works are marked by atonal exploration, but by the late 1980s she had matured… read moreEllen Taaffe Zwilich (born April 30, 1939, in Miami, Florida) is an American composer, the first female composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Her early works are marked by atonal exploration, but by the late 1980s she had matured to a post-modernist, neo-romantic style. She has been calle… read more -
Jacob Cooper
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Jacob Cooper is a composer of contemporary classical music living in Brooklyn, New York in the United States. After attending Amherst Colle… read moreJacob Cooper is a composer of contemporary classical music living in Brooklyn, New York in the United States. After attending Amherst College for his bachelor’s degree in both geology and music, Cooper completed his graduate studies in c… read moreJacob Cooper is a composer of contemporary classical music living in Brooklyn, New York in the United States. After attending Amherst College for his bachelor’s degree in both geology and music, Cooper completed his graduate studies in composition at the Yale School of Music, and later formed the… read more -
Ned Rorem
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Ned Rorem (October 23, 1923 - November 18, 2022) is a noted American composer and diarist. He is most well-known and praised for his song s… read moreNed Rorem (October 23, 1923 - November 18, 2022) is a noted American composer and diarist. He is most well-known and praised for his song settings. He was born in Richmond, Indiana and received his early education in Chicago at the Unive… read moreNed Rorem (October 23, 1923 - November 18, 2022) is a noted American composer and diarist. He is most well-known and praised for his song settings. He was born in Richmond, Indiana and received his early education in Chicago at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, the American Conservato… read more -
Michael Daugherty
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GRAMMY® award-winning composer Michael Daugherty is one of the most commissioned, performed, and recorded composers on the American concert… read moreGRAMMY® award-winning composer Michael Daugherty is one of the most commissioned, performed, and recorded composers on the American concert music scene today. Daugherty first came to international attention when the Baltimore Symphony Or… read moreGRAMMY® award-winning composer Michael Daugherty is one of the most commissioned, performed, and recorded composers on the American concert music scene today. Daugherty first came to international attention when the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Zinman, performed his Metropolis… read more -
eighth blackbird
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Hailed as “Friendly, unpretentious, idealistic and highly skilled” by the New Yorker, eighth blackbird is widely lauded for its unusual per… read moreHailed as “Friendly, unpretentious, idealistic and highly skilled” by the New Yorker, eighth blackbird is widely lauded for its unusual performing style – often playing from memory with virtuosic and theatrical flair – and its efforts to… read moreHailed as “Friendly, unpretentious, idealistic and highly skilled” by the New Yorker, eighth blackbird is widely lauded for its unusual performing style – often playing from memory with virtuosic and theatrical flair – and its efforts to make new music accessible to wide audiences. The ensemble’s… read more -
Veljo Tormis
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Jürg Frey
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Elisabeth Lutyens
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(Agnes) Elisabeth Lutyens, CBE, born London, July 9, 1906– died London, April 14, 1983) was a significant English composer. Early Life and … read more(Agnes) Elisabeth Lutyens, CBE, born London, July 9, 1906– died London, April 14, 1983) was a significant English composer. Early Life and Education She was one of the five children of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and his wife Emily, who … read more(Agnes) Elisabeth Lutyens, CBE, born London, July 9, 1906– died London, April 14, 1983) was a significant English composer. Early Life and Education She was one of the five children of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and his wife Emily, who was profoundly involved in the Theosophical Movement. From 1… read more