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contents acknowledgments vii 1. Introduction 1 2. Learning the Craft: Early Years and Training (1960–1983) 7 3. Kernis Meets the New York Philharmonic 26 4. Coming to Grips with History (1984–1991) 43 5. War, with Interludes (1991–1995) 71 6. Triumphs and Tribulations: Big Commissions, Big Risks, Big Rewards (1995–2001) 100 7. Family Matters (2002–2009) 126 8. Looking to the Future 152 appendix: chronological list of works 163 suggested listening 171 notes 173 index 185 ...

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