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Flux Quartet
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The FLUX Quartet is an American string quartet dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music, consisting of Tom Chiu (violin… read moreThe FLUX Quartet is an American string quartet dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music, consisting of Tom Chiu (violin), Cornelius Dufallo (violin), Kenji Bunch (viola) and Darrett Adkins (cello). It was founded in 1… read moreThe FLUX Quartet is an American string quartet dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music, consisting of Tom Chiu (violin), Cornelius Dufallo (violin), Kenji Bunch (viola) and Darrett Adkins (cello). It was founded in 1998 and is based in New York City. View wiki
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International Contemporary Ensemble
2,592 listeners
The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), described recently in the New York Times as “one of the most adventurous and accomplished gr… read moreThe International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), described recently in the New York Times as “one of the most adventurous and accomplished groups in new music” and by the New Yorker as “a powerhouse of new-music programming on a Chicago-Ne… read moreThe International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), described recently in the New York Times as “one of the most adventurous and accomplished groups in new music” and by the New Yorker as “a powerhouse of new-music programming on a Chicago-New York axis…brilliant and unexpected” is a uniquely structur… read more
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eighth blackbird
4,634 listeners
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
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Frederic Rzewski
18,825 listeners
Frederic Rzewski (born Westfield, Massachusetts, 1938) studied music first with Charles Mackey of Springfield, and subsequently with Walter Piston, Roger Sessions, and Milton Babbitt at Harvard and Princeton Universities. He went to Ital… read moreFrederic Rzewski (born Westfield, Massachusetts, 1938) studied music first with Charles Mackey of Springfield, and subsequently with Walter Piston, Roger Sessions, and Milton Babbitt at Harvard and Princeton Universities. He went to Italy in 1960, where he studied with Luigi Dallapiccola and met … read more
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London Sinfonietta
6,998 listeners
The London Sinfonietta is a British chamber orchestra based in London that specializes in the performance of contemporary classical music. … read moreThe London Sinfonietta is a British chamber orchestra based in London that specializes in the performance of contemporary classical music. Nicholas Snowman and David Atherton co-founded the orchestra in 1968. Atherton was its first Music… read moreThe London Sinfonietta is a British chamber orchestra based in London that specializes in the performance of contemporary classical music. Nicholas Snowman and David Atherton co-founded the orchestra in 1968. Atherton was its first Music Director, from 1968-1973. Michael Vyner served as the Artis… read more
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Milton Babbitt
18,949 listeners
Composer Milton Babbitt's influence on contemporary music is inestimable. His innovative use of the human voice, his infusions of elec… read moreComposer Milton Babbitt's influence on contemporary music is inestimable. His innovative use of the human voice, his infusions of electronic tape sounds into live performances, his serial compositional techniques and pioneering work… read moreComposer Milton Babbitt's influence on contemporary music is inestimable. His innovative use of the human voice, his infusions of electronic tape sounds into live performances, his serial compositional techniques and pioneering work in synthesized sound, all broke new ground in the music wor… read more
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Heiner Goebbels
8,398 listeners
The composer and director Heiner Goebbels (born 1952) belongs to the most important exponents of the contemporary music and theatre scene. … read moreThe composer and director Heiner Goebbels (born 1952) belongs to the most important exponents of the contemporary music and theatre scene. His compositions (distributed by Ricordi) are performed by various orchestras and ensembles, his r… read moreThe composer and director Heiner Goebbels (born 1952) belongs to the most important exponents of the contemporary music and theatre scene. His compositions (distributed by Ricordi) are performed by various orchestras and ensembles, his radio works broadcast by many German speaking radio stations … read more
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Joan La Barbara
4,473 listeners
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Aki Takahashi
3,307 listeners
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Conlon Nancarrow
36,927 listeners
Conlon Nancarrow (b. October 27, 1912, Texarkana - d. August 10, 1997, Mexico City) was an American-born composer who lived most of his lif… read moreConlon Nancarrow (b. October 27, 1912, Texarkana - d. August 10, 1997, Mexico City) was an American-born composer who lived most of his life in Mexico. Nancarrow is remembered almost exclusively for the pieces he wrote for the player pia… read moreConlon Nancarrow (b. October 27, 1912, Texarkana - d. August 10, 1997, Mexico City) was an American-born composer who lived most of his life in Mexico. Nancarrow is remembered almost exclusively for the pieces he wrote for the player piano. He was one of the first composers to use musical instrum… read more