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“Of course I love when people are quiet, but I also love when people are comfortable. I love when people emote. The flip side of having a totally silent audience is that they're less likely to react to you in the space, and I think that's one of the great things about performing live: you get energy from the audience, and you give energy back to them. There's interaction.”

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Missy Mazzoli

Missy Mazzoli is an American composer known for her unique musical style and fusion of electronic music. Born in 1980, she has shown her talent in various fields since a young age. Mazzoli's works span across classical, electronic, and pop music, and her compositions have been showcased at numerous international music festivals, receiving widespread recognition. more

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