“When Mary Bichner composes music, she’s transcribing the auditory language of the colors around her, something most people’s brains can’t do.”
- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

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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"COMPOSER CHATS" INTERVIEW WITH JASON NITSCH RELEASED TODAY


May 19, 2026


Thanks so much to composer Jason Nitsch for interviewing Mary for his "Composer Chats" podcast! In this hour-long episode, which was released today; Jason and Mary discuss synesthesia, inspiriation, the creative process, and more. You can check it all out right here!:

https://www.composerchats.com/episode/3-15-mary-bichner

Cheers to one and all, and please check back soon for more musical updates! 🎶