He writes so well for each instrument, showcasing its strength. Contrasts between intense and richly orchestrated sections and his distinctly original use of solo recitative in the more meditative passages give his work depth and is of great interest to the listeners and performers. Lawrence Axelrod, composer, pianist and conductor. And the Illinois Arts Council.

New Music at the Green Mill. Monday, January 17, 2011. 10 Questions with Kurt Westberg. I studied composition by reading books, etc and had a few lessons in high school before majoring in composition in undergrad and grad school.

Beyondwords Archive JLA at CSO 10. By the end, I had seen Alex Ross, met John Luther Adams, and gained a new appreciation for Mahler.

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Chicago Festival of New Music. Contemporary classical music scene! Spearheaded by Augusta Read Thomas. Augusta Read Thomas and Stephen Burns, Co-Curators. Reba Cafarelli, Festival Manager.