Emma Lou Diemer studied composition with notable figures such as Paul Hindemith, Ernst Krenek, and Roger Sessions.
Performer Biography
Betty Oberacker, the pianist on this album, has toured extensively across Europe, Israel, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, and the United States, and is acclaimed for her interpretations of both traditional and contemporary repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Emma Lou Diemer believes composers should write imaginative music for both advanced musicians and those in earlier stages of development, reflecting a 'Gebrauchsmusik' concept.
Composer Biography
Emma Lou Diemer began playing piano at an early age and was composing short pieces by the age of five.
Performer Biography
Nathan Daughtrey, the marimba soloist, is a versatile musician who performs, conducts clinics, composes, and teaches percussion at the university level.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Emma Lou Diemer, the composer, aimed to create music that audiences would respond to positively, find familiar, and enjoy listening to and performing.
Composer Biography
Emma Lou Diemer helped establish the electronic music/computer music program and doctoral degrees in composition at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).
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