Thea Musgrave
Composer and educator with operatic works
Born
May 27th, 1928
96 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A Scottish-American composer and educator, contributions to contemporary classical music are significant. Multiple operas were composed, including 'Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom' and 'The Voyage'. Held academic positions at institutions such as the University of California and also served as Composer-in-Residence for the Orchestre symphonique de Montreal. Most compositions reflect a blend of orchestral storytelling and dramatic narrative, showcasing unique musical styles and techniques.
Composed 'Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom'
Served as Composer-in-Residence for Orchestre symphonique de Montreal
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