composer
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The composer needed a vocalist capable not just of singing clearly and authoritatively, but also of acting with apt gravity—at times speaking with instrumental backing and at others against silence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
“With millions available in hand and more money to come,” Time Magazine wrote in 1975, “the Bicentennial is the biggest bonanza for the American composer since Hollywood discovered the musical.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
The National Symphony got the most attention in its attempt to commission Philip Glass’ “Lincoln” Symphony, which the composer pulled in opposition to an un-Lincoln-like presidential takeover of the Kennedy Center.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
Mr. Adams also proved to be the right composer to memorialize America’s saddest day: Sept. 11, 2001, when the nation was brought virtually to its knees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
“I Bought Me a Cat” is a traditional American song arranged by the famous American composer Aaron Copland.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Music - Introductory
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Academy Awards, List 3
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Music - Middle School
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