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Matthew Barnson (born 1979) is an American composer.

Matthew Barnson
Birth name	Matthew Barnson
Born	(1979-07-06) July 6, 1979 (age 43)
Origin	Utah
Genres	Contemporary classical
Occupation(s)	Composer
Instrument(s)	Viola
Years active	1998-present
Labels	Tzadik

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. He is currently an assistant professor of composition at Stony Brook University.[4]

Works

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]

Discography

• Sibyl Tones (Tzadik Records, 2014)

References

External links

• Matthew Barnson, official website
• StonyBrook University Department of Music Faculty Profile
• Guggenheim Foundation Fellow Profile
• Soundcloud Page

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