This Is the Moment: Oscar Bettison on Finding His Voice

Composer Oscar Bettison discusses how he found his compositional voice through writing his 70-minute work "O Death" for Ensemble Klang. "O Death" incorporates a mix of cultural and musical influences such as folk music, blues, and the structure of the Requiem Mass.

Part of our "This is the Moment" series, videos that explore defining moments in composers' careers. Watch more videos in this series:
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Learn more about the music in this video:
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Music:
"O Death" for six players and electronics
Composed by Oscar Bettison
Performed by Ensemble Klang
Courtesy of Ensemble Klang Records

Film produced by Jesse Yang