Caroline Shaw
A polished contemporary classical artist.
Caroline Shaw is a musician who moves among roles, genres, and mediums, trying to imagine a world of sound that has never been heard before but has always existed. She is the recipient of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Music, several Grammy awards, an honorary doctorate from Yale, and a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. She has worked with a range of artists including Rosalía, Renée Fleming, and Yo-Yo Ma, and she has contributed music to films and TV series including Fleishman Is in Trouble, Bombshell, Yellowjackets, Maid, Dark, and Beyoncé’s Homecoming. In addition to three albums with Sō Percussion, Narrow Sea, Let the Soil Play Its Simple Part, and Rectangles and Circumstance, Nonesuch has released her two Grammy-winning albums Orange and Evergreen, both of which feature Attacca Quartet. “Two-Step” and “Ghost,” Shaw’s songs with Ringdown, her duo with Danni Lee Parpan, are available now on Nonesuch. Caroline Shaw is Wigmore Hall’s 2024-25 Composer in Residence.
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What kind of music does Caroline Shaw play?+
Caroline Shaw composes and performs contemporary classical music, often featuring vocal ensembles and chamber works, known for pieces like her Pulitzer-winning Partita for 8 Voices.
How can I find out when Caroline Shaw is playing?+
Follow Caroline Shaw on Mood to stay informed about her upcoming performances and releases.
Who are the members of Caroline Shaw's musical projects?+
Caroline Shaw is a solo artist, but she is a founding member of the vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth and frequently collaborates with groups like Attacca Quartet and Sō Percussion.
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