Please enjoy this video of C. by Francis Poulenc from my recent performance on the Greencastle Summer Music Festival with Claire DiVizio!
Author: Ezra Donner
Ezra Donner is an American composer, conductor, pianist, and teacher. He serves as Music Director at The Birmingham Temple Congregation for Humanistic Judaism in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and teaches at Ada Conservatory of Music in Ada, Michigan.
“Mountain Suite” (2011) for string orchestra
Rustic and lively music for strings blending the lyricism of Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances with the traditional music of Appalachia.
“Ile” (2013) a sung drama in one act based on the play by Eugene O’Neill
The story of an obsessed sea captain on an 1890’s whaling ship, and his relentless pursuit of the thing he holds most dear.
“A Clear Midnight” (2012) for SATB choir a cappella
Gentle, introspective music inspired by Walt Whitman’s famous words.
2013 John Duffy Composers’ Institute
Honored to have been invited to return to the 2013 John Duffy Composers’ Institute in Norfolk, Virginia! This year we presented an extended excerpt from Ile with members of the Virginia Symphony. Bravo to all who were involved!
March 7 Concert at Temple Beth Zion in Buffalo
Enjoy these videos from my March 7 concert in Buffalo, New York!
¡Cigarra! Wins 2nd Place in MTNA National Competition
¡Cigarra! was awarded $1,500 as the Second-Place winner at the Young Artist level in the Music Teachers’ National Association (MTNA) National Composition Competition.
Founded in 1876, the MTNA is focused on advancing the value of music study and music making in society, and supporting the professionalism of music teachers.
“Hymn” (2013) for band
An exploration of the band’s potential for lyrical melody, melding lush chorale textures with Sacred Harp-inspired polyphony.
Brevard
Some photos from the 2012 Brevard Music Festival! I attended as a composer fellow and premiered two new pieces. Lots of happy memories!
“Occupy” (2012) for tenor saxophone and 2 percussionists
Jazzy and rebellious music inspired by the early post-minimalists.
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