Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer of opera and ballet with sound-to-color synesthesia — a neurological condition that allows her to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded.
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MENTION IN CAMBRIDGE SOMERVILLE INDEPENDENT
April 9, 2026
Thank you so much to the Cambridge Somerville Independent for this lovely shout-out about Mary's continued musical collaboration with the historic Mount Auburn Cemetery of Cambridge, MA, USA!:
"Some of the works since 2014 that have resonated most powerfully with visitors, Bussmann said, included the concerts of composer Mary Bichner, the second artist-in-residence. 'She performed two sold-out concerts in addition to recording the "Mount Auburn Spring & Autumn Suites" with a 19-piece chamber orchestra,' works that live on online. 'We have invited her back several times to perform – including this coming September.'"
You can read the full article, which announces and celebrates the Cemetery's amazing 2026 artists-in-residence, right here:
Wishing everyone a lovely start to spring, and please check back soon for new project and performance announcements (including a new series of concerts at Mount Auburn Cemetery)!
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