Sundance 2014: Kathryn Bostic: The composer of festival favorite “Dear White People” discusses her work and the film

Sundance 2014: Kathryn Bostic


A good score can unite a film, subtly enhancing key moments with flourishes to emotional beats or linking transitions elsewhere. There’s a refined balance between making the music powerful enough to be felt and resonant, while providing something in service to one of…

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Studio Visit: Silas Hite: Inside the award-winning composer and visual artist’s creative space

Studio Visit: Silas Hite


by Mya Stark Minds that are equally as agile in the realms of art and music are rare, but not unheard of. While most of the examples are musicians who dabble in visual art, there’s the odd one like Tony Bennett whose paintings…

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Interview: Nico Muhly: The dynamic composer discusses his Met Opera production of “Two Boys”

Interview: Nico Muhly


Two years ago, composer Nico Muhly premiered his first full-scale opera with London’s English National Opera. The critically acclaimed work, entitled “Two Boys,” also became a commercial success, and…

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