Matthew Barnson

Matthew Barnson (born 1979) is an American composer. Biography Barnson is a native of Utah He pursued graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University. Barnson is the youngest recipient of a Barlow Commission from the BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications. He was awarded a 2009 Charles Ives Prize. He is currently an assistant professor of composition at Stony Brook University. Works Barnson’s works have been performed by the following individuals / groups: - Arditti String Quartet - Curtis Symphony Orchestra - The New York Virtuoso Singers - Members of Alarm Will Sound - Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra - Soprano Nicole Cabell - Countertenor Ian Howell - Academy Manson Ensemble, with conductor Simon Bainbridge - Shouse Ensemble F-Plus Discography *Sibyl Tones (Tzadik Records, 2014) References External links * Matthew Barnson, official website * StonyBrook University Department of Music Faculty Profile * Guggenheim Foundation Fellow Profile * Soundcloud Page