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composer

[kuhm-poh-zer] / kəmˈpoʊ zər /


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Cast as the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, Mr. Lloyd took his inspiration from the “wild energy” and long white hair of the British conductor and composer Leopold Stokowski.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The urban aesthetic was augmented with a bluesy, funky score by composer Jim Lang, inspired by Thelonious Monk, Vince Guaraldi and Beck.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The composer often said that his musical career had been an accident, but nothing gave him greater joy than seeing his work come to life.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Lawrence and others, concentrates on the young Brahms as the composer takes his first steps toward mastering all genres of music except opera.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

To understand the musical revolution that occurred in around 1400, at the hands of a composer and astrologer named John Dunstaple, we need to play with some notes.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

Celebrated composers, from Monteverdi to Handel, Gluck and even Mozart, have written prominent roles with high male voices in mind.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Artists like Bandalos Chinos, Alex Anwandter and Zoé are really great composers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Through constant touring and “tireless promotion of composers we assume were always famous,” Ms. Fritz writes, Clara shaped the musical canon according to her own exquisite ear and sophisticated taste.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

“People have asked me what’s a piece of advice you could give to aspiring composers or musicians. It’s the proximity effect of being close to people working on things,” Burwell said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Opera composers from all over Europe were drawn to its glitz and glamour, and the prospect of getting rich from musical tragedy.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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