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Scott Lindroth is a contemporary classical music composer who was born on August 20, 1958, in Tacoma, Washington. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a singer. Lindroth started playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the trumpet and guitar. He attended the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition in 1981. He then went on to earn a Master of Music degree in composition from the University of California, San Diego, in 1983. Lindroth's early works were heavily influenced by the minimalist movement, which was popular in the 1970s and 1980s. His compositions often featured repetitive patterns and simple harmonies, but he also experimented with more complex structures and textures. One of his early works, "Three Pieces for Piano," was written in 1981 and showcases his minimalist style. The piece consists of three short movements, each featuring a repetitive pattern that gradually builds in intensity. In the 1990s, Lindroth began to incorporate electronic music into his compositions. He was particularly interested in the use of computer-generated sounds and the manipulation of recorded sounds. One of his most notable works from this period is "Three Movements for Orchestra and Computer," which was written in 1995. The piece features a live orchestra playing alongside a computer-generated soundtrack, which includes sounds such as birdsong and traffic noise. Lindroth's music has been performed by a number of prominent orchestras and ensembles, including the Seattle Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, and the Kronos Quartet. He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including choreographers, visual artists, and filmmakers. One of his most notable collaborations was with the choreographer Mark Morris, with whom he worked on the ballet "Maelstrom," which premiered in 2007. In addition to his work as a composer, Lindroth is also an accomplished academic. He has taught at a number of universities, including Duke University, where he is currently a professor of music. He has also served as the Vice Provost for the Arts at Duke, where he has worked to promote the arts on campus and in the community. Lindroth's more recent works have continued to explore the intersection of acoustic and electronic music. One of his most recent pieces, "Echoes of Silent Voices," was written in 2018 and features a live orchestra playing alongside a pre-recorded soundtrack. The piece was inspired by the sounds of the natural world, and includes recordings of birdsong, wind, and water. Overall, Scott Lindroth is a composer who has made significant contributions to the world of contemporary classical music. His work has been praised for its innovative use of technology and its exploration of new musical forms and structures. Lindroth's music is both accessible and challenging, and his ability to blend acoustic and electronic sounds has made him a unique voice in the world of contemporary music.

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