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Composer

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Vocal

 

Luke Dubois is a contemporary classical music composer, performer, and visual artist. He was born on October 11, 1975, in New York City, United States. Dubois grew up in a family of musicians, and his parents were both professional musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Dubois started playing the piano at the age of four and showed a keen interest in music from an early age. Dubois attended Columbia University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music composition. He then went on to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in music composition from the California Institute of the Arts. During his time at CalArts, Dubois studied with renowned composers such as Morton Subotnick, Michael Pisaro, and James Tenney. Dubois's music is known for its innovative use of technology and multimedia. He often incorporates video, sound, and interactive elements into his compositions, creating immersive and engaging experiences for his audiences. Dubois's works have been performed at prestigious venues such as the Lincoln Center, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. One of Dubois's most notable works is "A More Perfect Union," a multimedia piece that explores the history of American politics through the use of data visualization and sound. The piece was commissioned by the 2008 Democratic National Convention and was performed live at the convention. "A More Perfect Union" has since been exhibited at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia and the Museum of the Moving Image in New York. Another notable work by Dubois is "Hard Data," a series of compositions that use data from online dating profiles to create musical scores. Dubois analyzed thousands of profiles and used algorithms to translate the data into musical notation. The resulting compositions are unique and personal, reflecting the individual characteristics of each profile. Dubois has also collaborated with a number of other artists and musicians, including the composer and performer Elliott Sharp and the visual artist R. Luke DuBois. Together, they have created multimedia works that explore themes such as identity, memory, and perception. In addition to his work as a composer, Dubois is also an accomplished performer. He has performed at venues such as the Lincoln Center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the Museum of Modern Art. Dubois is also a professor of music composition at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Dubois's work has received numerous awards and accolades, including a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and a residency at the MacDowell Colony. His music has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Rolling Stone. In conclusion, Luke Dubois is a contemporary classical music composer who has made significant contributions to the field of music through his innovative use of technology and multimedia. His works explore a wide range of themes and subjects, from American politics to online dating. Dubois's music is both engaging and thought-provoking, and his performances are not to be missed.

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