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Dan Trueman is a distinguished composer, fiddler, and electronic musician whose work bridges traditional acoustic performance and cutting-edge digital innovation. As a co‑founder of the Princeton Laptop Orchestra (PLOrk), Trueman helped redefine contemporary music performance through interdisciplinary collaboration and the exploration of new instruments like the Norwegian hardanger fiddle and the bitKlavier, a prepared digital piano he helped develop. His career blends live performance with experimental electronics, collaborative projects, and groundbreaking commissions.

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Across a career spanning two decades, Trueman has engaged with ensembles and artists worldwide, delivering performances and recordings that fuse craft, technology, and imaginative sound design. He continues to shape the landscape of experimental music through innovative instrumentation, immersive live sets, and a commitment to collaborative creation.

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Upcoming in 2025, Trueman’s appearances emphasize collaboration with ensembles rather than solo touring. Fans can expect engaging, crossover performances that highlight his multifaceted approach—melding traditional fiddling with electronic textures and experimental interactions. For the latest show announcements, venue details, and collaboration projects, stay connected with official artist channels and partner organizations.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Dan Trueman

  • Composer, fiddler and electronic musician who co-founded the Princeton Laptop Orchestra (PLOrk).
  • Instruments include the Norwegian hardanger fiddle and the bitKlavier, a prepared digital piano he helped develop.
  • Notable collaborations: Trollstilt, So Percussion, QQQ, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh; released Nostalgic Synchronic (2015) and The Fate of Bones (2022).
  • Awards include Guggenheim Fellowship (2006) and a MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Award (2008).
  • Discography spans from Trollstilt (2000) to The Fate of Bones (2022), with key titles such as Machine Language (2004) and Laghdú (2014).

The records

Dan Trueman Discography

  • The Fate of Bones
    2022 · IrishMusic.net
  • Nostalgic Synchronic
    2015 · New Amsterdam Records
  • Laghdú
    2014 · IrishMusic.net
  • Neither Anvil Nor Pulley
    2013 · Cantaloupe Music
  • CrissCross
    2012 · Many Arrows Music
  • Unpacking the Trailer
    2009 · New Amsterdam Records / QQQ
  • Five (and-a-half) Gardens
    2008 · New Amsterdam Records
  • Machine Language
    2004 · Bridge Records
  • ./swank, interface
    2001 · c74 Records
  • Trollstilt
    2000 · Azalea City Records

Discography Highlights

  • Trollstilt (2000) – early collaborations expanding folk-inspired improvisation
  • Machine Language (2004) – exploration of sound as machine interaction
  • Nostalgic Synchronic (2015) – reflective, technology-infused works
  • Laghdú (2014) – hybrid acoustic-electronic studies
  • The Fate of Bones (2022) – contemporary explorations with ensemble partners

Collaboration Highlights

  • Co‑founder of the Princeton Laptop Orchestra (PLOrk)
  • Notable collaborations with So Percussion, QQQ, Trollstilt, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh
  • Projects with interdisciplinary ensembles and composers exploring technology-infused performance

Instruments & Innovations

  • Norwegian hardanger fiddle – a distinctive, resonant string instrument
  • bitKlavier – a prepared digital piano developed with collaborators to expand live electronic textures

Awards & Honors

  • Guggenheim Fellowship (2006)
  • MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Award (2008)

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