2018 Composers Now Festival Opening Event

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The evening began with the presentation of the 2019 Composers Now Visionary Awards, recognizing members of the arts community who, through their own creative practice and advocacy for others, have made a profound, positive and lasting impact in our culture.  This year, the awards were presented to:‍

Cecille Wasserman & Frank J Oteri

Meet and hear music by extraordinary living composers including:

Rufus Reid, Composer, Bass

Christopher Trapani, Composer

‍Miya Masaoka, Composer, Laser Koto

Felix Jarrar, Composer

Žibuoklė Martinaitytė, Composer*

Ami Yamasaki, Composer*

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*Fall 2017 Composers Now Creative Residents at the Pocantico Center

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