Bryce Dessner

American musician Bryce DessnerBryce Dessner at the Berlin Film Festival 2023Background informationBorn (1976-04-23) April 23, 1976 (age 50)Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.EducationYale University (BA)Yale School of Music (MM)GenresFilm scoresmodern classicalindie rockOccupationsComposerguitaristInstrumentsGuitarkeyboardsYears active1998–presentMember ofThe NationalClogsSpouseMina Tindle (2015–present)Musical artist Bryce David Dessner (born April 23, 1976) is an American composer and guitarist based in Paris and a member of the rock band the National. Dessner's twin brother, Aaron, is also a member of the group. Together, they write the music in collaboration with lead singer and lyricist Matt Berninger. In addition to his work with the National, Dessner is known for his work as an independent composer. His orchestral, chamber, and vocal compositions have been commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, ensemble intercontemporain, Metropolitan Museum of Art (for the New York Philharmonic), Kronos Quartet, Carnegie Hall, BAM Next Wave Festival, Barbican Centre, Edinburgh International Festival, Sounds from a Safe Harbour Festival (Cork, Ireland), Sydney Festival, eighth blackbird, Sō