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David Bowie Leaves Behind Modern Classical Music Influence
Rock icon David Bowie passed away on Sunday, just days after the release of his latest album. His influence bled into the worlds of modern classical and experimental music. Jan 11, 2016
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Who Is Per Norgard?
Per Nørgård's formidable output places him within the symphonic tradition of his regional predecessors Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius, but also shows him breaking new ground. Jan 7, 2016
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Influential Composer-Conductor Pierre Boulez Has Died
The influential composer, conductor and new-music advocate Pierre Boulez died Tuesday at the age of 90. Jan 6, 2016
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Interview: Beth Morrison on Prototype and Harnessing Creative Passion
The annual Prototype festival of new opera returns to New York this week. Creative producer Beth Morrison joins Helga Davis to discuss her professional path and the value of community. Jan 5, 2016
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Hans Abrahamsen's Grawemeyer Award-Winning 'Let Me Tell You'
"Let Me Tell You" was announced this fall as the winner of the 2016 Grawemeyer Award, the composing world's highest honor. The label Winter & Winter presents its premiere recording. Jan 4, 2016
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'Tavener Conducts Tavener' Finds the Holy and Supernatural in the Human Voice
"Tavener Conducts Tavener" tours the listener through the late, legendary composer’s vast repertoire and reaffirms the human voice as our most transcendent instrument. Dec 28, 2015
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Download: 'Viola Concerto: Part II' by Nico Muhly
I'm so excited to share today's Meet the Composer bonus track with you. It's Part II of Nico Muhly's viola concerto, that I traveled to Detroit this past October to premiere. Dec 28, 2015
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Reflective Stocking Stuffers
It's been a warm set of holidays, but that doesn't mean we can't set a reflective and introspective mood with some new music that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the season. Dec 24, 2015
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Listen: Duo Cortona and Derek Bermel Out of the Box
This second installment of the JACK Quartet's marathon at the 2015 SONiC Festival features performances from violin/voice ensemble Duo Cortona and from clarinetist Derek Bermel. Dec 23, 2015
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Listen: American Composers Orchestra's 'Orchestra Underground: 21st Firsts'
On October 23, the American Composers Orchestra closed the 2015 SONiC Festival with five orchestral world premieres at Carnegie Hall. Dec 22, 2015
