The New York Times has a profile on Matthew Aucoin, touted as “opera’s great 25-year-old hope.” The Boston native — described as “a composer, conductor, poet, pianist, and critic” — already has an impressive resume, which includes three operas and working with the likes of Yo-Yo Ma, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His fourth opera has been commissioned by Lyric Opera of Chicago and premieres in August.
But what makes Aucoin different from other established, young composers?
The New York Times writes:
It’s not just Aucoin’s youth, versatility and prolific energy that single him out; it’s also the balance that his work strikes between innovation and tradition. Mainstream opera houses are always on the lookout for fresh talent who can attract new audiences while also satisfying the “Tosca”-loving base.
Read the New York Times’ profile here.