Matthew Barnson

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Matthew Barnson
Birth name Matthew Barnson
Born January 1, 1979 (1979-01-01) (age 29)
Origin Utah
Genre(s) Contemporary classical
Occupation(s) Composer
Instrument(s) 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]

[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
- Academy Manson Ensemble, with conductor Simon Bainbridge[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b WNMF 2006 - Programme
  2. ^ Eastman Composition - achievement
  3. ^ Barlow Commissions by Composer. http://cfac.byu.edu/index.php?id=1018. Accessed 19 March 2007.
  4. ^ MATA Festival 2007. http://www.matafestival.org/MFcomp.html. Accessed 19 March 2007.
  5. ^ Rutherford-Johnson, Tim. Live review: CROSS-ATLANTIC COMPOSERS' PARTNERSHIP. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.