Matthew Barnson (born 1979) is an American composer.
Biography Barnson is a native of Utah and obtained his undergraduate degree from the Eastman School of Music.Eastman Composition – achievement He pursued graduate studies in composition at the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University. Barnson is the youngest recipient of a Barlow CommissionBarlow Commissions by Composer. http://cfac.byu.edu/index.php?id=1018. Accessed 19 March 2007. 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.
Works Barnson's works have been performed by the following individuals / groups:MATA Festival 2007. http://www.matafestival.org/MFcomp.html. Accessed 19 March 2007.
- 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 - Shouse Ensemble F-Plus
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