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Christopher Rouse

anguished, explosive, passionate

About Me

This official Christopher Rouse myspace page is managed by colleagues at his music publisher, Boosey & Hawkes, with collaboration and input from the composer himself. Enjoy!Born in 1949, Christopher Rouse is known for orchestral scores that possess a driving, sometimes brutal energy. In recent years, a new current of lyricism has emerged in his music. His scores have been performed by every major orchestra in the U.S. and an increasing number in Europe and Asia. Champions include conductors Marin Alsop, Leonard Slatkin, David Zinman, and Christoph Eschenbach. Winner of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize in Music for his Trombone Concerto and a Grammy (Best Contemporary Composition, 2002) for his guitar concerto, Concert de Gaudí. Among soloists, noted interpreters include Emanuel Ax, Evelyn Glennie, Sharon Isbin, Yo-Yo Ma, Cho-Liang Lin, and Dawn Upshaw."When the music history of the late 20th century is written, I suspect the explosive and passionate music of Rouse will loom large." -- The Baltimore Sun ..

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/3/2006
Band Website: christopherrouse.com
Influences: Composers: Berlioz, Bruckner, Mahler, Strauss, Wagner, Vaughan Williams, Varese, Orff, Messiaen, Schuman, Copland, Hartmann, Sibelius, Nielsen, Pettersson, Szollosy, Ginastera, Scriabin, Shostakovich, Prokofiev; for films: Thomas Newman, Christopher Young, Howard Shore, John Williams, Angelo Badalamenti Bands: Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, Roger McGuinn, Paul Simon, Little Richard, Peter Cetera, John Sebastian, Love, Spirit, Led Zeppelin, Moby Grape, Blue Oyster Cult, Gentle Giant, Steeleye Span, Ali Akbar Khan, Enya Artists: Gaudi, Grunewald, El Greco, Turner, Redon, Monet, Ryder, Schiele, Dali, Miro, Tamayo, Motherwell, Rothko, Francis Bacon, Helen Frankenthaler, Andy Goldsworthy Writers: David Hume, Robertson Davies, John Irving, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Michael Connelly, Caleb Carr, Georg Trakl, Poe, Shakespeare, Tennessee Williams, Georg Kaiser, Paul Claudel, Luigi Pirandello, Leonid Andreyev, Charlie Kaufman Actors/Performers/Directors: Andy Kaufman, Steve Allen, Victor Borge, Gene Kelly, Sam Peckinpah, Ken Russell, Tarsem Singh, William Friedkin, Bill Forsyth, David Lynch, John Boorman, Ridley Scott, Albert Brooks, Peter Cushing, David Opatoshu, Albert Salmi, Desi Arnaz, Ciaran Hinds, Peter O'Toole, Alan Rickman, Ed Harris, Mia Kirshner, Heather Graham, Naomi Watts Teams: Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens
Sounds Like: Click HERE to find a performance near you and decide for yourself!
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Karolju

Seasons Greetings! "Karolju" is a work I composed in 1990 It is intended to serve as a work that celebrates this very special time of year. The songs were all composed by me but were meant to sound li...
Posted by Christopher Rouse on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:21:00 PST

News to me!

Hello, bloggers! I only found out just yesterday that I have a blog here on MySpace. This has been maintained by my publisher, Boosey and Hawkes, and they will continue to post news and other items. H...
Posted by Christopher Rouse on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:25:00 PST

Interview On YouTube!

Interview with Christopher Rouse on YouTube! Check it out!
Posted by Christopher Rouse on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:52:00 PST

REQUIEM preview on YouTube

Hey folks- Take a peek at Rouse's REQUIEM through the eyes, fingers, and voice of conductor, Grant Gershon.  At a board and staff retreat, two weekends ago, Grant gave this little presentation an...
Posted by Christopher Rouse on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:37:00 PST

Two World Premieres from Chris Rouse in March 2007!

The Los Angeles Master Chorale, under the baton of Grant Gershon, willpresent the eagerly anticipated world premiere of Christopher Rouse'smonumental Requiem, on Sunday, March 25, 2007, at the Walt Di...
Posted by Christopher Rouse on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 03:13:00 PST