Michael Torke
Michael Torke (born 1961) is an American composer and pianist.
Michael Torke
- Born
- 1961 · Milwaukee.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer · pianist
- Fields
- opera · symphonic · concerto · minimalist · post-minimalism
- Education
- Eastman School of Music · Yale School of Music · Wauwatosa East High School
- Known for
- Javelin · Sky: Concerto for Violin
- Honours
- BMI Student Composer Awards · Independent Music Awards
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Biography
Michael Torke studied at Eastman School of Music, Yale School of Music and Wauwatosa East High School. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, symphonic, concerto and minimalist. Works named in the authority record are Javelin and Sky: Concerto for Violin. Distinctions recorded are BMI Student Composer Awards and Independent Music Awards.
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