Matthew Barnson
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| Matthew Barnson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Matthew Barnson |
| Born | January 1, 1979 |
| Origin | Utah |
| Genres | Contemporary classical |
| Occupations | Composer |
| Instruments | Viola |
| Years active | 1998-present |
Matthew Barnson (born 1979) is an American composer.
[edit] Biography
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.
[edit] Works
Barnson's works have been performed by the following individuals / groups:[4]
- 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[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b WNMF 2006 - Programme
- ^ Eastman Composition - achievement
- ^ Barlow Commissions by Composer. http://cfac.byu.edu/index.php?id=1018. Accessed 19 March 2007.
- ^ MATA Festival 2007. http://www.matafestival.org/MFcomp.html. Accessed 19 March 2007.
- ^ Rutherford-Johnson, Tim. "Live review: CROSS-ATLANTIC COMPOSERS' PARTNERSHIP". http://www.spnm.org.uk/?page=members/newNotes/access/reviews/crossatlantic.html. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
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