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Composer and pianist Anthony Cheung writes music that explores the senses and employs a wide palette of instrumental play, affect, improvisational traditions, and reimagined musical artifacts, with multiple layers of textual meaning. His work has been described as 'gritty, inventive, and wonderfully assured' by the San Francisco Chronicle and praised by the Chicago Tribune for its 'instrumental sensuality'. Cheung has collaborated with leading ensembles and orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra, LA Philharmonic, and Ensemble Modern. He is a recipient of the 2016 Guggenheim Fellowship and has received numerous awards, including the Charles Ives Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His compositions have been featured in international music festivals and he is known for works that engage with contemporary issues and historical references. Cheung holds a BA in Music History from Harvard and a Doctorate from Columbia University, and has taught at several institutions including the University of Chicago.
Brown University • USA
Teaching music courses and mentoring students in various aspects of music composition and theory.
Brown University • USA
Instructing courses in music and conducting research.
Harvard Society of Fellows • USA
Engaging in research and contributing to the academic community.
Department: Department of Economics