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a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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Additionally, three of their fellow composers — Donald Crockett, Thomas Flaherty and Bill Alves — have written pieces for this concert.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Marshall loved music deeply, and was especially committed to encouraging living composers to stretch their wings.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
My favorite composers are Irving Berlin, Gershwin, Cole Porter.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Any thoughts on the video-game music composers nominated in 2025?
—Elizabeth Dilts Marshall, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2024
The music publisher, which represents over a thousand Indonesian composers, showcased their end-to-end services at JAFF Market 2024, presenting a unified approach to handling everything from music selection and licensing to budget management and CISAC standardized cue sheets.
—Felicia Melody, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Their life's playlist includes working as composers, vocalists, producers, instrumentalists, roadies, music directors and teachers.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
Barlow and Bear are the youngest composers ever to be hired by Disney.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Most, but not all, of the composers of this year’s period pieces felt the obligation to reflect time and place.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Marshall loved music deeply, and was especially committed to encouraging living composers to stretch their wings.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
My favorite composers are Irving Berlin, Gershwin, Cole Porter.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Any thoughts on the video-game music composers nominated in 2025?
—Elizabeth Dilts Marshall, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2024
The music publisher, which represents over a thousand Indonesian composers, showcased their end-to-end services at JAFF Market 2024, presenting a unified approach to handling everything from music selection and licensing to budget management and CISAC standardized cue sheets.
—Felicia Melody, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Their life's playlist includes working as composers, vocalists, producers, instrumentalists, roadies, music directors and teachers.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
Barlow and Bear are the youngest composers ever to be hired by Disney.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Most, but not all, of the composers of this year’s period pieces felt the obligation to reflect time and place.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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