Master of orchestral color and rhythmic complexity * Previously held posts include the Daniel R. Lewis Composer Fellow at the Cleveland Orchestra, formerly Composer-in-Residence at the Reno Philharmonic * Commissions include the New York Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Intercontemporain, Orchestra of St. Luke's, and the Claremont Trio * Works performed by New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, among others * Inaugural Kravis Emerging Composer of the New York Philharmonic * Winner of 2009 triennial Benjamin H. Danks Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters
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Looking Ahead: In March 2014, Sean Shepherd’s Blue Blazes will receive its UK premiere by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. In addition, the New York Philharmonic will give the world premiere of a new work (commissioned by the orchestra) in June 2014.
