If you’d like to get a snapshot of Aaron Jay Kernis’ music, here’s some insight from the blog Off Topic’d (by Ralph Graves).
In this brief and informative survey of Kernis’ music, readers are introduced (or reintroduced) to some of his influences which include classical traditions (i.e. Debussy) along with contemporary popular music.
Graves notes “Aaron Jay Kernis is one of the most famous — and most performed — composers of his generation…[He’s] not only a popular composer, but a prolific one as well…[and his music] is fully steeped in the musical vernacular modern audiences understand…[He can write a] simple and beautiful melody that charms the listener…Kernis’ skill at orchestration delivers his emotional message with great effect…[and] he has a highly original voice.
Read the complete Off Topic’d blog post here.