Ezra Donner

Carnegie Hall Debut

October 13, 2013May 19, 20241 Comment

Chamber Orchestra of New York, Salvatore Di Vittorio, Music Director & Conductor, 'Mountain Suite', (World Premiere), by Ezra Donner, winner The Respighi Prize 2012 Composition

Last weekend was the premiere of Mountain Suite for String Orchestra by Chamber Orchestra of New York in Carnegie Hall.

Thanks to Salvatore di Vittorio and the Chamber Orchestra of New York for making this happen and to my family and friends who came to support me!

Chamber Orchestra of New York, Salvatore Di Vittorio, Music Director & Conductor, ‘Mountain Suite’, (World Premiere), by Ezra Donner, winner The Respighi Prize 2012 Composition

Chamber Orchestra of New York, Salvatore Di Vittorio, Music Director & Conductor

Greencastle Summer Music Festival in Greencastle, Indiana

July 17, 2013November 1, 2016Leave a comment

Please enjoy this video of C. by Francis Poulenc from my recent performance on the Greencastle Summer Music Festival with Claire DiVizio!

“Mountain Suite” (2011) for string orchestra

June 1, 2013November 17, 2016Leave a comment

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

May 31, 2013November 17, 2016Leave a comment

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

May 30, 2013November 17, 2016Leave a comment

Gentle, introspective music inspired by Walt Whitman’s famous words.

2013 John Duffy Composers’ Institute

May 14, 2013May 19, 2024Leave a comment

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

May 6, 2013November 1, 2016

Enjoy these videos from my March 7 concert in Buffalo, New York!

¡Cigarra! Wins 2nd Place in MTNA National Competition

March 2, 2013November 1, 2016

¡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.