American composer IAN KROUSE is recognized internationally as one of the leading composers of classical guitar music still working today, though throughout his career he has written for nearly every ensemble and in nearly every genre, including opera. In addition to hundreds of performances annually by guitarists and guitar quartets all around the world, his works are performed and recorded each season by major artists and ensembles such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Ukrainian Radio & Television Orchestra, the Philharmonic Orchestras of Cairo, Armenia, and New Zealand, the Mexico City and Pasadena Chamber Orchestras, the Aureole Trio, Dinosaur Annex, 20th Century Consort, Remix, Debussy Trio, Pacific Serenades, Dilijan Ensemble, May Festival Choir, and Los Angeles Chamber Singers.