Barbara Benary

Composer

1946 –

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Who is Barbara Benary?

Barbara Benary is an American composer and ethnomusicologist specializing in Indonesian and Indian music.

In 1976 she co-founded the musical ensemble Gamelan Son of Lion with Philip Corner and Daniel Goode; she also constructed most of the group's instruments. Her major works include two shadow puppet operas: Karna and The Story of Esther. She is married to the woodwind player and instrument designer Steven Silverstein.

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Born
Apr 6, 1946
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Wesleyan University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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