music/Maker with Tyler Kline // Episode 30
- Tyler Kline
- May 29
- 1 min read
How Fun Can Fuel a Composing Career
with Marc Mellits
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Composer Marc Mellits is one of the most frequently performed living American composers, known for his rhythmically vibrant, vividly orchestrated, and viscerally engaging music. His works have been commissioned by Kronos Quartet, Bang on a Can All-Stars, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and many more, and are performed around the world.
In this episode of music/Maker with Tyler Kline, Mellits traces his creative path from improvising at the piano as a kid to becoming a leading voice in contemporary music. He and host Tyler Kline discuss the value of beautifully engraved scores, why writing music that’s fun to play has fueled his success, and how his connection to Romania has shaped both his personal and artistic life.
For more on Marc, visit marcmellits.com.
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