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Isang Yun
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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 -
William Schuman
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George Crumb
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George Crumb (born October 24, 1929) is an American composer of modern and avant garde music. He is noted as an explorer of unusual timbres… read moreGeorge Crumb (born October 24, 1929) is an American composer of modern and avant garde music. He is noted as an explorer of unusual timbres. Examples include spoken flute (one speaks while blowing into the instrument) and glass marbles p… read moreGeorge Crumb (born October 24, 1929) is an American composer of modern and avant garde music. He is noted as an explorer of unusual timbres. Examples include spoken flute (one speaks while blowing into the instrument) and glass marbles poured onto an open piano. After initially being influenced b… read more -
Alan Hovhaness
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Alan Hovhaness (March 8, 1911 – June 21, 2000) was an American composer of Armenian and Scottish descent. His music is accessible to the la… read moreAlan Hovhaness (March 8, 1911 – June 21, 2000) was an American composer of Armenian and Scottish descent. His music is accessible to the lay listener and often evokes a mood of mystery or contemplation. The Boston Globe music critic Rich… read moreAlan Hovhaness (March 8, 1911 – June 21, 2000) was an American composer of Armenian and Scottish descent. His music is accessible to the lay listener and often evokes a mood of mystery or contemplation. The Boston Globe music critic Richard Buell wrote: "Although he has been stereotyped as a… read more -
Elizabeth Maconchy
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Einojuhani Rautavaara
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Einojuhani Rautavaara (9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. He was one of the most notable Finnish com… read moreEinojuhani Rautavaara (9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. He was one of the most notable Finnish composers after Jean Sibelius. Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles. Havi… read moreEinojuhani Rautavaara (9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. He was one of the most notable Finnish composers after Jean Sibelius. Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles. Having written early works using 12-tone serial techniques, his … read more -
Peter Maxwell Davies
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Sir Peter Maxwell Davies CH CBE (born 8 September 1934; died 14 March 2016) was an English composer and conductor. In 2004 he was made Mast… read moreSir Peter Maxwell Davies CH CBE (born 8 September 1934; died 14 March 2016) was an English composer and conductor. In 2004 he was made Master of the Queen's Music. His surname is "Davies", and "Maxwell" is his mi… read moreSir Peter Maxwell Davies CH CBE (born 8 September 1934; died 14 March 2016) was an English composer and conductor. In 2004 he was made Master of the Queen's Music. His surname is "Davies", and "Maxwell" is his middle name. To his friends, Davies is known as "Max"… read more -
Elliott Carter
28,841 listeners
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James Whitbourn
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