compositions

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Eschewing Western musical notation, Mr. Smith developed a system that sometimes encapsulates compositions within paintings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The 2019 Kennedy Center honoree, a protege of the late Leonard Bernstein, was a gifted pianist known for his exuberant compositions and ability to break down musical genres, particularly his dynamic interpretations of Gustav Mahler.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

These years of collaboration led to several of his original compositions being pressed into 78 rpm shellac records.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

This year marks the 71st Ivor Novello Awards and a ceremony will be held in London on 21 May to celebrate the cultural impact and enduring importance of songs and screen compositions.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

There wasn’t a textbook for the class, just the picture book of paintings and a few CDs of classical compositions.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover