Sonja Bruzauskas, the mezzo-soprano on this album, is known for her wonderful ear for contemporary music and has a reputation as a go-to person for new music.
Composer Biography
Robert Nelson, the composer, is Professor Emeritus of Music Theory and Composition at the University of Houston's Moores School of Music, where he joined the faculty in 1968.
Performer Biography
Sonja Bruzauskas, the mezzo-soprano, was born and raised in Germany and made her operatic debuts on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Robert Nelson's solo and chamber works are guided by his conviction that music should be tailored to the talents and character of the specific performers.
Composer Biography
Robert Nelson, the composer, has a diverse compositional output, including music for film, theater, five operas, major choral works, and pieces commissioned by the Houston Symphony.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Robert Nelson, the composer, advises students to develop strong associations with talented performers open to new music, a principle he applies in his own collaborations.
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