Young, La Monte

La Monte Young was born in Bern in 1935 and lives and works as a composer. La Monte Young is an American composer. He is primarily known for his exploration of sustained tones, beginning with his 1958 composition Trio for Strings. His music continues to be performed and admired around the world today. Young played jazz saxophone in the 1950s and studied composition in California before moving to New York in 1960, where he was a central figure in the downtown music and Fluxus art scene. His unique and expressive musical legacy remains vibrant worldwide and continues to be received with great attention.