Christopher Rouse

Christopher Chapman Rouse III (February 15, 1949 – September 21, 2019) was an American composer. Though he wrote for various ensembles, Rouse is primarily known for his orchestral compositions, including a Requiem , a dozen concertos, and six symphonies . His work received numerous accolades, including the Kennedy Center Friedheim Award , the Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition , and the Pulitzer Prize for Music . He also served as the composer-in-residence for the New York Philharmonic from 2012 to 2015.

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