Roshanne Etezady (born 1973)
Roshanne Etezady dates her interest in contemporary classical music to seeing the Philip Glass Ensemble on Saturday Night Live in 1986. Prior to that she had studied piano and flute, but then began pursuing composing. She studied at Northwestern University, Yale, and completed her doctorate at the University of Michigan.
Recurring Dreams is a 2017 composition for saxophone and string trio:
The following is an appropriately sparkling orchestral work from 2018 entitled Diamond Rain. At the end of the performance, the composer joins the musicians on stage.