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Richard Karpen is a composer and researcher based at the University of Washington, where he is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Music and serves as the founding Director of the Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS). He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts from Stanford University in 1989. With a distinguished career since the early 1980s, Karpen has been at the forefront of developing computer applications for music composition and interactive performance. His works are widely recorded and performed internationally, ranging from electronic media compositions to live performances. As an active pianist, he has collaborated with notable artists and ensembles such as the Seattle Symphony and JACK Quartet. In his tenure at the University of Washington, Karpen held the role of Director of the School of Music from 2009 to 2020. His accolades include numerous awards and grants from prestigious organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Bourges Contest in France. Karpen has composed works for leading international soloists and has been a significant member of the experimental improvisation ensemble Indigo Mist.
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