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David Lang Discusses Paolo Sorrentino 'Youth' Film Score & Composing Inspiration

The power of music in cinema is hard to determine, but for movies that require a score to be a part of the narrative, David Lang is your man. Having just done the music for the film Youth directed by Paolo Sorrentino, Mr. Lang sat down with Slate to talk about what drove him to scoring and inspired him to compose.
By Ian Holubiak

  • John Luther Adams Named Composer in Residence for 2016 Big Ears Festival in Knoxville

    It's that time of year again and the 2016 Big Ears fest in Knoxville, Tennessee is upon us. A lineup has been announced for the festival, which takes place March 31 to April 2. On that list are John Luther Adams, Philip Glass, Vijay Iyer, Yo La Tengo and more. The festival is for the neo-classical and the avant-garde. As is customary with the festival, a Composer in Residence is given the most time over the course of 3 days. This year's is none other than the Pulitzer-prize winner John Luther Adams.
    By Ian Holubiak

  • Jackie Evancho, Lindsey Stirling Among Top Earners of 2015 for Classical Music

    Having been released this week, Billboard has posted the SoundScan numbers of every album and artist that has sold a record this year. On the classical front, Andrea Bocelli, Lindsey Stirling, the Monks of Norcia, the Piano Guys, Jackie Evancho and more make the list of top contenders.
    By Ian Holubiak
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