Nico Muhly

Nico Muhly
Muhly in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Nico Asher Muhly
Born	(1981-08-26) August 26, 1981 (age 42) Vermont, United States
Origin	New York City
Genres	Contemporary classical indie rock experimental film score
Occupation(s)	Composer musician
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Bedroom Community, Nonesuch
Website	www.nicomuhly.com
Alma mater	Columbia University (BA) Juilliard School (MM)

Nico Asher Muhly (/ˈniːkoʊ ˈmjuːli/; born August 26, 1981)^[1] is an American contemporary classical music composer and arranger who has worked and recorded with both classical and pop musicians.^[2] A prolific composer, he has composed for many notable symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles and has had two operas commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera. Since 2006, he has released nine studio albums, many of which are collaborative, including 2017's Planetarium with Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner & James McAlister. He is a member of the Icelandic music collective and record label Bedroom Community.