Matthew Barnson | |
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Birth name | Matthew Barnson |
Born | July 6, 1979 |
Origin | Utah |
Genres | Contemporary classical |
Occupation(s) | Composer |
Instrument(s) | Viola |
Years active | 1998-present |
Labels | Tzadik |
Matthew Barnson (born 1979) is an American composer.
Barnson is a native of Utah [1] and obtained his undergraduate degree from the Eastman School of Music. [2] He pursued graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University. [1] Barnson is the youngest recipient of a Barlow Commission [3] from the BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications. He was awarded a 2009 Charles Ives Prize. He is currently an assistant professor of composition at Stony Brook University. [4]
Barnson's works have been performed by the following individuals / groups: [5]
-
Arditti String Quartet
-
Curtis Symphony Orchestra
- The New York Virtuoso Singers
- Members of
Alarm Will Sound
- Members of the
Philadelphia Orchestra
- Soprano
Nicole Cabell
- Countertenor
Ian Howell
- Academy Manson Ensemble, with conductor
Simon Bainbridge
[6]
- Shouse Ensemble F-Plus
[7]
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