Carson Cooman is an American composer born in 1982, with a diverse catalogue of works ranging from solo instrumental pieces to operas and orchestral works.
Performer Biography
Kirk Trevor is also recognized as a leading conducting teacher, having co-founded and serving as Artistic Director of the International Workshop for Conductors, the world's largest conducting school.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carson Cooman, the composer, has spent several weeks of each summer on Nantucket Island since 1986, and its unique landscape has become crucial to his musical development.
Compositional Technique
Many of the titles in Carson Cooman's 'Nantucket Dreaming' cycle retain American Indian names, reflecting the island's heritage.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of several works from Carson Cooman's 'Nantucket Dreaming' cycle.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The works on this album are part of Carson Cooman's 'Nantucket Dreaming' cycle, a series of compositions explicitly connected to Nantucket's places and landscape.
Performer Biography
Kirk Trevor, the conductor on this album, is one of the most recorded conductors of the past decade, with over fifty recordings of new American music.
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