Wendy Carlos: One of the most influential figures in electronic music, best known for her original electronic compositions and film scores. Born in Rhode Island, Wendy received degrees in music and physics at Brown University, and subsequently a masters degree in music composition at Columbia University. During her time at Columbia, Wendy met Robert Moog and developed a career-defining partnership with the man who created the first synthesizer.

In 1968, Wendy released her album “Switched on Bach,” earning three Grammys and selling over a million copies. Wendy created numerous classical albums, original works and film scores, including scores for Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange and The Shining.

Wendy struggled with gender dysphoria from a young age (born Walter Carlos) and although she completed her gender confirmation surgery in 1972, she struggled to appear in public as a woman, concerned that her status as one of the first visible transgender artists in the US would overshadow her work. She remains professionally active but rarely appears in public.