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Composer Conductor

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in Los Angeles, CA

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Film

 

Laura Karpman is a renowned American composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on March 1, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, Karpman grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a jazz pianist, and her mother was a singer. Karpman started playing the piano at the age of five and showed a keen interest in music from an early age. Karpman attended the University of Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition. She then went on to study at the California Institute of the Arts, where she received a Master of Fine Arts degree in composition. During her time at CalArts, Karpman studied with renowned composers such as Morton Subotnick, Mel Powell, and Stephen Mosko. Karpman's early works were heavily influenced by the minimalist movement, which was popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Her compositions were characterized by repetitive patterns and simple harmonies. However, as Karpman's career progressed, she began to incorporate a wider range of musical styles into her work, including jazz, blues, and world music. One of Karpman's most notable works is her opera, "Ask Your Mama," which is based on the poetry of Langston Hughes. The opera premiered in 2009 at the Carnegie Hall in New York City and was later performed at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. "Ask Your Mama" is a multimedia work that combines music, spoken word, and visual elements to tell the story of African American culture and history. Karpman has also composed music for film and television. She has worked on numerous projects, including the HBO series "Insecure," the Netflix series "Paris Is Burning," and the documentary "Harriet Tubman: They Called Her Moses." Karpman's film and television work has earned her several awards, including four Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award. In addition to her work as a composer, Karpman is also a professor of music at the University of California, Los Angeles. She has taught at UCLA since 1994 and has mentored numerous students who have gone on to successful careers in music. Karpman's music is known for its emotional depth and its ability to tell stories through sound. She has a unique ability to blend different musical styles and create works that are both innovative and accessible. Karpman's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and her work continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

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