Robert Paterson

Robert Paterson has been called a “modern-day master” (AXS), and “the highlight of the program” (The New York Times), and has received awards for his work in virtually every classical genre. Named The Composer of The Year by the Classical Recording Foundation with a performance and celebration at Carnegie's Weill Hall, his music has been on the Grammy ballot yearly and his music has been performed by the Louisville Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, American Composers Orchestra, Austin Symphony, Vermont Symphony, and the Albany Symphony, among others. Recent highlights include The Nashville Opera world premiere of Three Way and the New York premiere at BAM. Other recent premieres include Shine for the American Brass Quintet, Moon Music for the Claremont Trio, and Graffiti Canons for the Volti Choir of San Francisco. Notable awards include the Utah Arts Festival award, the Copland Award, and a three-year Music Alive! grant from the League of American Orchestras and New Music USA.