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1985

 

Andrew McIntosh is a contemporary classical music composer who was born on May 3, 1977, in Marion, Ohio. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a singer. McIntosh began playing the violin at the age of four and later learned to play the piano and guitar. McIntosh attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance. He then went on to earn a Master of Music degree in composition from the University of California, San Diego, where he studied with Roger Reynolds and Chinary Ung. McIntosh also holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied with Mark Carlson and Paul Chihara. McIntosh's compositions are known for their intricate harmonies and use of microtonal tuning systems. He has been influenced by the works of composers such as György Ligeti, Morton Feldman, and Iannis Xenakis. McIntosh's music has been performed by ensembles such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the JACK Quartet, and the International Contemporary Ensemble. One of McIntosh's most notable works is his string quartet "Irrational Music," which was commissioned by the JACK Quartet in 2012. The piece is based on the concept of irrational numbers and uses a microtonal tuning system to create a unique harmonic language. "Irrational Music" has been performed at venues such as the Lincoln Center and the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Another notable work by McIntosh is his "Hyenas in the Temples of Pleasure," which was commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2014. The piece is scored for large orchestra and features a solo violin part that is played using a microtonal tuning system. "Hyenas in the Temples of Pleasure" has been described as a "wild and unpredictable" work that showcases McIntosh's unique compositional style. In addition to his work as a composer, McIntosh is also an accomplished violinist. He has performed with ensembles such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the San Diego Symphony. McIntosh is also a founding member of the Formalist Quartet, a contemporary classical music ensemble based in Los Angeles. McIntosh has received numerous awards and honors for his work as a composer, including the Charles Ives Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award. He has also been a fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center and the Wellesley Composers Conference. Overall, Andrew McIntosh is a talented and innovative composer who has made significant contributions to the world of contemporary classical music. His use of microtonal tuning systems and intricate harmonies has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting composers working today. With a growing body of work and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of classical music, McIntosh is sure to continue making waves in the years to come.

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