Pauline OliverosPauline Oliveros (30 May 1932 - 24 November 2016) was a renowned American composer and performer known for conceiving a unique, meditative, improvisatory approach to music called 'deep listening'. A central figure in the development of post-wa experimental and electronic music, Oliveros was the recipient of four Honorary Doctorates and many awards including the William Schuman Award for Lifetime Achievement, Columbia University, NY; The Giga-Hertz-Award for Lifetime Achievement in Electronic Music, and The John Cage award. Read More Read Less