Linda Catlin Smith
- Origin
- New York
- Born
- 1957
Biography
Linda Catlin Smith (born 1957 in New York City) is a composer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2005, she became the second woman to win the Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music. Smith studied composition and theory with Allen Shawn in New York, and with composers Rudolf Komorous, Martin Bartlett, and others at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. She moved to Toronto in 1981, where she produced a series of concerts at Mercer Union Gallery and served as Artistic Director of Arraymusic from 1988 to 1993. A member of the performance collective URGE, she has lectured at various universities in Canada and taught composition. Her work is influenced by writers and painters such as Marguerite Duras and Mark Rothko.
Highlights
- Born in 1957 in New York.
- Second woman to win the Jules Léger Prize in 2005.
- Artistic Director of Arraymusic from 1988 to 1993.
- Produced concerts at Mercer Union Gallery in Toronto.
- Member of the performance collective URGE.
Discography
- Canadian Music for Piano1993
- Dirt Road2016
- Drifter2017
- Wanderer2018
- Guided by Voices: New Music for Baroque Cello2019
- Olivier Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps / Linda Catlin Smith: Among the Tarnished Stars2019
- Folks' Music2023
- Flowers of Emptiness2024
FAQ
How old is Linda Catlin Smith?
Linda Catlin Smith was born in 1957.
Where is Linda Catlin Smith from?
Linda Catlin Smith is from New York.
What genre of music does she make?
Linda Catlin Smith is a composer, but specific genres are not mentioned.
What are her biggest hits or albums?
Notable albums include "Canadian Music for Piano" (1993), "Dirt Road" (2016), and "Folks' Music" (2023).
Since when has she been active?
The start date of her musical activity is not specified.
Has she won any awards?
Yes, she won the Jules Léger Prize for Contemporary Chamber Music in 2005.
