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David Bird is a composer, producer, and multimedia artist. His work explores the dramatic potential of electroacoustic and multimedia environments, often highlighting the relationships between technology and the individual.<\/p>\n<\/external-link-icon><\/div>\n\n

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Bird\u2019s compositions have been performed at venues such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, as well as at festivals including Donaueschinger Musiktage, Gaudeamus Festival, Wien Modern, MATA Festival, Musica Electronica Nova Festival, Festival Mixtur, and more. He has collaborated with groups such as JACK Quartet, Yarn\/Wire, Talea Ensemble, Ensemble Dal Niente, International Contemporary Ensemble, Mantra Percussion, Mivos Quartet, and Bozzini Quartet. His work has been released on labels such as Oxtail Recordings, New Focus Recordings, Carrier Records, and TAK Editions, and has received praise from outlets such as The New York Times, The Wire, Textura, and Best of Bandcamp.<\/p>\n<\/external-link-icon><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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