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William Thomas McKinley
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One of the most highly regarded and well-known composers of his generation, William Thomas McKinley (b. 1938) learned both classical and ja… read moreOne of the most highly regarded and well-known composers of his generation, William Thomas McKinley (b. 1938) learned both classical and jazz piano at a very early age, becoming the youngest member of the American Federation of Musicians… read moreOne of the most highly regarded and well-known composers of his generation, William Thomas McKinley (b. 1938) learned both classical and jazz piano at a very early age, becoming the youngest member of the American Federation of Musicians at the age of twelve. To date, he has composed over 300 wor… read more -
Ernst Krenek
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Ernst Krenek,originally Ernst Křenek (August 23, 1900 – December 22, 1991) was an Austrian-born composer of Czech ancestry; throughout his … read moreErnst Krenek,originally Ernst Křenek (August 23, 1900 – December 22, 1991) was an Austrian-born composer of Czech ancestry; throughout his life he insisted that his name be written Krenek rather than Křenek, and that it should be pronoun… read moreErnst Krenek,originally Ernst Křenek (August 23, 1900 – December 22, 1991) was an Austrian-born composer of Czech ancestry; throughout his life he insisted that his name be written Krenek rather than Křenek, and that it should be pronounced as a German word. He explored atonality and other modern… read more -
Rebecca Saunders
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Rebecca Saunders (b. 1967, London) is a Berlin-based British composer and sound artist. Saunders has become a leading international represe… read moreRebecca Saunders (b. 1967, London) is a Berlin-based British composer and sound artist. Saunders has become a leading international representative of her generation, after having studied composition with Nigel Osborne in Edinburgh and Wo… read moreRebecca Saunders (b. 1967, London) is a Berlin-based British composer and sound artist. Saunders has become a leading international representative of her generation, after having studied composition with Nigel Osborne in Edinburgh and Wolfgang Rihm in Karlsruhe. Saunders pursues an intense intere… read more -
Helena Tulve
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Helena Tulve (b. 1972) studied composition at the Tallinn Secondary Music School under Alo Põldmäe and from 1989 – 1992 at the Estonian Aca… read moreHelena Tulve (b. 1972) studied composition at the Tallinn Secondary Music School under Alo Põldmäe and from 1989 – 1992 at the Estonian Academy of Music with Erkki-Sven Tüür, being the latter’s sole student of composition thus far. In 19… read moreHelena Tulve (b. 1972) studied composition at the Tallinn Secondary Music School under Alo Põldmäe and from 1989 – 1992 at the Estonian Academy of Music with Erkki-Sven Tüür, being the latter’s sole student of composition thus far. In 1994 Tulve graduated with the Premier Prix from Jacques Charpe… read more -
Hans Werner Henze
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Hans Werner Henze (born in Gütersloh, Westphalia, 1 July 1926, died in Dresden, 27 October 2012) was a German composer of prodigious output… read moreHans Werner Henze (born in Gütersloh, Westphalia, 1 July 1926, died in Dresden, 27 October 2012) was a German composer of prodigious output best known for "his consistent cultivation of music for the theatre throughout his life"… read moreHans Werner Henze (born in Gütersloh, Westphalia, 1 July 1926, died in Dresden, 27 October 2012) was a German composer of prodigious output best known for "his consistent cultivation of music for the theatre throughout his life". His music is extremely varied in style, having been influ… read more -
Bruno Mantovani
841 listeners
Bruno Mantovani (born 8 October 1974) is a French composer. He has been awarded first prizes from the Paris Conservatory which he joined in… read moreBruno Mantovani (born 8 October 1974) is a French composer. He has been awarded first prizes from the Paris Conservatory which he joined in 1993. Bruno Mantovani was born on October 8, 1974. After receiving five first prizes from the Par… read moreBruno Mantovani (born 8 October 1974) is a French composer. He has been awarded first prizes from the Paris Conservatory which he joined in 1993. Bruno Mantovani was born on October 8, 1974. After receiving five first prizes from the Paris Conservatory (analysis, aesthetics, orchestration, compos… read more -
Ernst Toch
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Ernst Toch (7 December 1887 – 1 October 1964) was an Austrian composer of classical music and film scores. He sought throughout his life to… read moreErnst Toch (7 December 1887 – 1 October 1964) was an Austrian composer of classical music and film scores. He sought throughout his life to introduce new approaches to music. Toch was born in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, into the family of a hu… read moreErnst Toch (7 December 1887 – 1 October 1964) was an Austrian composer of classical music and film scores. He sought throughout his life to introduce new approaches to music. Toch was born in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, into the family of a humble Jewish leather dealer when the city was at its 19th-cen… read more -
Namaste Clarinet Quartet
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The Namaste Clarinet Quartet began in 1991 to fill the need of proposing and popularising unusual and rarely heard programmes. Indeed, the … read moreThe Namaste Clarinet Quartet began in 1991 to fill the need of proposing and popularising unusual and rarely heard programmes. Indeed, the most important part of the ensemble's work aims at the realisation, in collaboration with eme… read moreThe Namaste Clarinet Quartet began in 1991 to fill the need of proposing and popularising unusual and rarely heard programmes. Indeed, the most important part of the ensemble's work aims at the realisation, in collaboration with emerging contemporary composers, of projects designed to expand… read more -
Paul Moravec
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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 -
Earle Brown
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Earle Brown was born in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, on December 26, 1926. He studied mathematics and engineering at Northeastern University, … read moreEarle Brown was born in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, on December 26, 1926. He studied mathematics and engineering at Northeastern University, and attended the Schillinger House School of Music for techniques of composition and orchestration… read moreEarle Brown was born in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, on December 26, 1926. He studied mathematics and engineering at Northeastern University, and attended the Schillinger House School of Music for techniques of composition and orchestration. Mr. Brown has been a major force in contemporary music sin… read more