Gloria Coates's Symphony No. 1 (Music on Open Strings), written in 1973, was the most widely discussed work at the 1978 Warsaw Autumn Festival and was a finalist for the KIRA International Koussevitzsky Award in 1986.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The essence of Gloria Coates's music lies in the juxtaposition and combination of elements like slow string glissandos, wavery textures, tonal chorale writing, and march-like rhythmic patterns.
Composition History
Gloria Coates's Cantata da Requiem, an early work from 1971-72, was originally titled 'Voices of Women in Wartime' and was inspired by her outrage over the Vietnam War and the Olympic terrorist attack after visiting Dachau.
Composer Biography
Gloria Coates has lived in Europe since 1969, where she actively champions American music, producing concert series and radio programs.
Compositional Technique
A recurring element in Gloria Coates's music is the slow glissando, particularly in orchestral and ensemble works.
Composer Biography
Gloria Coates is recognized as the most prolific female symphonist in history, with her Symphony No. 15 tying her with Shostakovich in this regard.
Composition History
Gloria Coates's Symphony No. 15, subtitled 'Homage to Mozart', was commissioned by the European Festival Passau for Mozart's 250th anniversary year in 2006.
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