Artist description An eclectic mix of original neo-classical compositions, existing somewhere between Beethoven and Beck. An enchanting journey through the twisted yet romantic mind of one of today's newest classical composers.

Music Style Contemporary Classical

Musical Influences Bartok, Beethoven, Chopin, Copland, Debussy, Danny Elfman, Prokofiev, Ravel, John Williams

Artist History Stephen M. Barnett holds a bachelor's degree in Music Composition from Duke University. As an undergraduate he studied under the tutelage of Stephen Jaffe (a former student of George Crumb) and Scott Lindroth (whose work has been performed by the Bang on a Can Ensemble). In 1996, Stephen received both the Mary Duke Biddle Scholarship and the Henry Schuman Prize in Music Composition. A member of the American Music Center and ASCAP, Stephen is also a participant in the collaborative studio rock project, "Three Guys, Five Eyes." (www.mp3.com/artists/53/three_guys_five_eyes.html)

Group Members Stephen M. Barnett, composer, piano; Joseph Thalken, piano; Clare Hurtgen, flute

Instruments piano, flute

Albums Free Spirit

Additional Info Artwork by Magan Ruthke. Be sure to check out Magan's entire artistic oeuvre at http://www.artwithcompany.com

Location New York, NY - USA

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