podcast 58-Taylor Brook (Gaudeamus Muziekweek)

Composer Conversations with Daniel Vezza

Taylor is an American composer who is currently based in New York. His music has been performed in North America and Europe by ensembles and soloists such as the Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, Quatour Bozzini, JACK quartet, and soloists such as Joshua Modney and Mira Benjamin. Taylor participated in the Nouvel Ensemble Moderne FORUM 2010, composing a new work to accompany the Nathalie Bujold film Les trains où vont les choses; the piece was awarded the Prix Public and second prize from the jury. You can listen to more of his music at www.taylorbrookmusic.com.

In our conversation we talk about his time studying in Canada, using theatrical elements in his music, and how a piece is developed when collaborating with different art forms.