American composer. Born October 10, 1938 in Wausau, Wisconsin, USA. Died August 19, 2023 in Munich, Germany Coates was a woman of many talents. Her early life was marked by her studies with notable figures such as Alexander Tcherepnin, Otto Luening, and Jack Beeson. After her divorce in 1969, she made the decision to relocate to Munich, a city that would become her home. In Munich, Coates embarked on a journey of artistic exploration. Initially, she pursued careers as a singer and a painter. However, her true passion lay in the realm of music composition. Over her lifetime, she composed an impressive 17 symphonies, along with a plethora of works for small ensembles and voice. Coates’ compositions were distinguished by their unique use of orchestral glissandos. This unconventional technique became a defining feature of her work, setting her apart in the world of music. Despite facing resistance from teachers and judges who did not appreciate her originality early in her career, Coates persevered and continued to push the boundaries of music. Her symphonic work “Music on Open Strings”, performed at the Warsaw Autumn Festival in 1978, brought her recognition in Europe. Despite this acclaim, her music was rarely performed or recorded in the United States. Coates passed away from pancreatic cancer in Munich at the age of 89. Her legacy lives on through her innovative compositions and the impact she had on contemporary music.
2023
Neos
CD, Album
2018
Naxos
CD, Album
2013
Tzadik
CD, Album
2012
Naxos
3xCD, Comp + Box
2010
2007
2006
Naxos
CD, Album
2003
2002
New World Records
CD, Album
2002
1998
cpo
CD, Album
1996
cpo
CD, Album
1994
Pro Viva
CD, Comp
1985
Pro Viva
LP, Album, DMM
2022
Avie Records
2xCD, Comp, Dlx, Dig
2015
New World Records
CD, Album, Comp
2012
Troubadisc (2)
CD, Album
2006
Salto Records International
2xCD, Comp
2003
BIS, BIS
CD, Album
2003
Naxos
CD, Comp
2000
Cavalli Records
CD, Album
1996
Bayer Records
CD, Album
1995
Musicaphon
CD
1988
Frauenmusikvertrieb
LP
2009
Pitch (3)
CD, Album
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