"Composers combine notes, that's all."

(Igor Stravinsky, russ./am. composer, 1882-1971)

 

Learn more about the people behind the music. Here you will find all information on our composers and authors: biographies, lists of works, introductory texts, photos for download, discographies, as well as a daily updated calendar of performances and much more.

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Work of the Week

02/08/2010

Work of the Week - Fazil Say: Sonata for Violin and Piano

Fazil Say's Sonata for violin and piano will be performed at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées Paris on 9th February with the violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja and the composer himself at the piano. ...

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Composer & Author News

02/08/2010

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra's 2010 New Music Festival Features North American Premiere of Valentin Silvestrov's Metamusik

On February 6, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra begins its 2010 New Music Festival, a seven-day concert series in which over 50 contemporary compositions are performed.  Works heard at the festival include Thomas Adès' ...

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02/08/2010

Alvin Singleton in Residence at University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance

Alvin Singleton visits the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance in a two-day residency and appears as guest composer for their "Musica Nova" concert on Thursday, February 11. Featuring works ...

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02/08/2010

Lee Hoiby's Prayer and Procession, Triple Concerto for Flute, English Horn, Clarinet and Wind Ensemble in World Premiere at CBDNA Conference

Greg Wolynec leads the Austin Peay State University Wind Ensemble through the world premiere of Lee Hoiby's  Prayer and Procession , a triple concerto for flute, English horn and clarinet on February 24 at the College Band ...

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