List of compositions by Caroline Shaw

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Caroline Shaw (born 1982) is an American composer of contemporary classical music. Though best known for her vocal and choral music, Shaw's compositions also include chamber, orchestral, multimedia and solo instrumental music, as well as film scores.

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List of compositions

Voice

Solo instrument

Chamber ensemble

Orchestra

Multimedia

Film and Television

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