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John Harbison

John Harris Harbison (born December 20, 1938 in Orange, New Jersey) is a composer, best known for his operas and large choral works. He is an Institute Professor of music at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a former student of Roger Sessions.

When asked for his "artistic Credo" Harbison (1990) replied: "to make each piece different from the others, to find clear, fresh large designs, to reinvent traditions."

He is married to violinist Rose Mary Pederson.

Discography

The Flight Into Egypt, text from Matthew 2: 13-23, King James Version
  • The Natural World: Prelude
  • Where We Must Look for Help, text from Robert Bly
  • On the Road Home, text from Wallace Stevens
  • Milkweed, text from James Wright
  • Concerto for Double Brass Choir and Orchestra: I. Invention on a Motif: Tempo giusto
  • II. Invention on a Chord: Cantabile
  • III. Invention on a Cadence: Molto allegro

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