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Yigit Kolat’s music draws inspiration from a wide array of topics, including the application of artificial intelligence in music and the complicated political and social landscapes of his native Turkey and adopted United States. His works, described as 'touching' and 'convincing', have been recognized by prestigious international organizations such as the Tōru Takemitsu Composition Award and the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Kolat has had his music featured by leading ensembles and soloists across the United States, Europe, and Asia, including the Tokyo Philharmonic and the Seattle Modern Orchestra. He has presented research at significant conferences including the Conference on AI and Music Creativity and has earned a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Washington, studying under Joël-François Durand.
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