Fun Interview with Composer Nico Muhly

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<p>He’s interviewed in Juiliard’s “The Yard” by composer Molly Joyce. He’s very candid and has lots of great advice for young composers, and young performers. [An</a> Interview with Nico Muhly | The Yard | an independent student newspaper serving the next generation of performing artists](<a href=“http://www.theyardpress.com/2013/04/07/an-interview-with-nico-muhly/]An”>http://www.theyardpress.com/2013/04/07/an-interview-with-nico-muhly/)</p>

<p>For instance: “I think the point of going to a conservatory is to do the things that they offer at the conservatory. I don’t see the point in going to Juilliard, for instance, and being like, okay, all I’m going to do is complicated electro-acoustic music. The point, surely, of an august old organization like Juilliard is to kick your ass in harmony, have Mary-Anthony Cox walk all over your body for ear training, and to study set theory until you find yourself twelve-counting in the subway…”</p>

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<p>Thanks for posting SpiritManager!</p>

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<p>I love The Yard-- Juilliard’s independent student newspaper, edited by a few grad students and completely student-run and written. Thanks for posting this great interview, SpriritManager.</p>

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<p>Thanks for sharing, SpiritManager. A delightful interview!</p>