Douglas Cuomo

Douglas J. Cuomo has composed for concert, operatic and theatrical stages, television, and film. His music is influenced by classical and popular sources, jazz and world music, and by his spiritual practice as a Buddhist. His works frequently combine acoustic and electronic instruments, and improvised and strictly notated scores, often marrying musicians from improvising traditions (jazz, North Indian, rock) with traditional classical ensembles. Cuomo’s recent works include: a raft, the sky, the wild sea, a concerto for the saxophonist Joe Lovano, (London Philharmonic, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra); and Seven Limbs, for guitarist Nels Cline (Wilco) and the Aizuri String Quartet. Other highlights include the operas Savage Winter; Doubt; and Arjuna’s Dilemma; and numerous orchestral, choral and chamber works. Commissions include major pieces for the Romero Guitar Quartet; for cellist Jeffrey Zeigler; and for Sandbox Percussion. He composed the theme for Sex & the City and scored seven seasons of Homicide: Life on the Street, as well as over twenty feature films. His music has been performed widely, including at Carnegie Hall, BAM, Southbank Centre London, Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Minnesota Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Dallas Opera and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Cuomo has lectured widely on music, collaboration and creativity.