 ETHEL
Ethel is a 21st - century string quartet whose
virtuoso performer/composers are unencumbered
by limitations of convention or style. The members
of Ethel explore new possibilities for the string
quartet, stretching the limits of the genre with
power and passion.Ralph Farris (viola), Dorothy
Lawson (cello), Todd Reynolds (violin) and Mary
Rowell (violin). |
HOWARD SHORE
Howard Shore's strong interest in innovative
concert music and his love for popular music,
make him a distinctive and versatile composer.
ASCAP honors him for being awarded the 2004 OSCAR
and Golden Globe for the Best Original Score for
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
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 PAUL
MORAVEC
Composer of orchestral, choral, chamber, film
and electronic works for which he has earned distinction.
ASCAP honors Paul Moravec for being awarded the
2004 Pulitzer Prize in Music for Tempest Fantasy. |
BANG ON A CAN
Founded in 1987 as a day-long marathon, Bang on
a Can has become a year-round organization and
a major international force in the presentation
of new music. Co-founders, co-artistic directors
and ASCAP composers Julia Wolfe, David Lang and
Michael Gordon have earned the 2004 ASCAP Victor
Herbert Award for their disinguished service to
American music.
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ZANKEL HALL AT CARNEGIE
ASCAP commemorates the exciting inauguaral season
of Zankel Hall. We mourn the passing of the late
Robert Harth, who together with Ara Guzelimian,
made the dream of the third Carnegie presenting
space a reality. |
DAVID ALAN MILLER
One of the leading American conductors of his
generation, David Alan Miller is a champion interpreter
of American Symphonic music. His versatility and
energy focus each season on the exploration of
new and unusual repertory; innovative and exciting
educational concerts; community outreach; audience
building; recording the works he champions; and building public interest and support for Concert Music.
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