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Book SynopsisIn a series of intimate conversations with some of the most influential composers of concert music currently working on the American music scene, composer and educator Robert Raines covers subjects ranging from the source of inspiration to work habits, the business of music, and the impact of technology on music and life in the 21st century.
Trade ReviewWhat a rare opportunity to eavesdrop on personal conversations with such a diverse and impressive group of American composers. Robert Raines masterfully engages each artist to share insights, reflections, and experiences * a collection that will surely change how you view contemporary composition.Darla S. Hanley, PhD, Dean of the Professional Education Division, Berklee College of Music *
This fascinating book will make a valuable addition to a course in contemporary music for music majors and non-majors alike, as well as a springboard for one-on-one discussion in the composition studio. * Peter Spencer, DMA, Professor Emeritus, Music Theory and Composition, Florida State University *
Raines (himself a composer) provides an impressive compilation of interviews ... The selected works will be especially useful for those who wish to learn more about 21st-century music. A good resource for those interested in the intersection of creativity and technology. * M. Goldsmith, CHOICE *
Table of ContentsForeword ; Introduction ; Ellen Taaffe Zwilich ; Steve Reich ; Christopher Rouse ; Martin Bresnick ; Joan Tower ; William Averitt ; Michael Torke ; Libby Larsen ; Aaron J. Kernis ; Jennifer Higdon ; John Anthony Lennon ; David T. Little ; Kevin Puts ; Michael Daugherty ; Mohammed Fairouz ; Tania Leon ; Bright Sheng ; Ladislav Kubik ; Chen Yi ; Jose Bevia ; Daniel Wohl ; Eve Beglarian ; Glen Branca ; Marcus Roberts ; Luke DuBois ; Greg Wilder ; Pamela Z ; Eric Whitacre ; About Robert Raines ; Index
