Nico Muhly

Nico Muhly
Muhly in 2014
Background information
Birth nameNico Asher Muhly
Born (1981-08-26) August 26, 1981 (age 43)
Vermont, United States
OriginNew York City
Genres
Occupations
Years active2005–present
LabelsBedroom Community, Nonesuch
Websitewww.nicomuhly.com
Alma mater

Nico Asher Muhly (/ˈnk ˈmjuːli/; born August 26, 1981)[1] is an American contemporary classical music composer and arranger who has worked and recorded with both classical and pop musicians.[2] A prolific composer, he has composed for many notable symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles and has had two operas commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera. Since 2006, he has released nine studio albums, many of which are collaborative, including 2017's Planetarium with Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner & James McAlister. He is a member of the Icelandic music collective and record label Bedroom Community.

  1. ^ Profile, English National Opera
  2. ^ Nico Muhly Biography, Nicomuhly.com, retrieved 2012-12-06