5 Things to Know About Caroline Shaw's Orange Album

It is Caroline Shaw’s first full-length album as the sole featured composer. The album exclusively features her works, performed by the Attacca Quartet.

Shaw is a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2013 for her piece “Partita for 8 Voices.”

The Attacca Quartet performs the entire album. This Grammy-winning string quartet is known for its precise and expressive interpretations.

The album blends classical and contemporary styles. Shaw’s compositions often incorporate folk, pop, and experimental elements.

It showcases Shaw’s signature vocal-like writing for strings. Her music frequently mimics the human voice through techniques like glissandos and harmonics.