Michael Daugherty

Michael Kevin Daugherty (born April 28, 1954) is a multiple Grammy Award-winning American composer, pianist, and teacher. He is influenced by popular culture, Romanticism, and Postmodernism. Daugherty's notable works include his Superman comic book-inspired Metropolis Symphony for Orchestra (1988–93), Dead Elvis for Solo Bassoon and Chamber Ensemble (1993), Jackie O (1997), Niagara Falls for Symphonic Band (1997), UFO for Solo Percussion and Orchestra (1999) and for Symphonic Band (2000), Bells for Stokowski from Philadelphia Stories for Orchestra (2001) and for Symphonic Band (2002), Fire and Blood for Solo Violin and Orchestra (2003) inspired by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, Time Machine for Three Conductors and Orchestra (2003), Ghost Ranch for Orchestra (2005), Deus ex Machina for Piano and Orchestra (2007), Labyrinth of Love for Soprano and Chamber Winds (2012), American Gothic for Orchestra (2013), and Tales of Hemingway for Cello and Orchestra (2015). Daugherty has been described by The Times (London) as "a master icon maker" with a "maverick imagination, fearless structural sense and meticulous ear." Currently, Daugherty is Professor of Composition at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michael Daugherty's music is published by Peermusic Classical, Boosey & Hawkes, and since 2010, Michael Daugherty Music/Bill Holab Music.

Michael Daugherty: Bay of Pigs, Gee's Bend & TROYJAM - 2021-10-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Michael Daugherty: This Land Sings (Inspired by the Life and Times of Woody Guthrie) - 2020-05-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Michael Daugherty: Dreamachine, Trail of Tears & Reflections on the Mississippi - 2018-03-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Michael Daugherty: Dreamachine, Trail of Tears & Reflections on the Mississippi - 2018-03-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Michael Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway, American Gothic & Once upon a Castle (Live) - 2016-09-09T00:00:00.000000Z

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