Reena Esmail

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Reena Esmail (born 11 February 1983) is an Indian-American music composer of Indian and Western classical music.[ citation needed ]

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Esmail has been commissioned to compose pieces for ensembles including Amherst College Choir and Orchestra, [1] Santa Fe Pro Musica, [2] Conspirare, [3] Los Angeles Master Chorale, [4]

Honors and awards

Works

Esmail composes for orchestra, solo instrument, chamber ensemble, and voice. Works include Barso Re (2010) for Yale Sur et Veritaal, Yale's Hindi a cappella organization. [13]

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