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It is more than a coincidence that dead elvis is scored for the same instrumentation as stravinskys histoire du soldat 1918, in which a soldier sells his violin, and his soul, to the devil for a magic book. Mount rushmore for chorus and orchestra 2010 voice and orchestra or chamber ensemble. Articles michael daugherty, composer official website. In dead elvis 1993, the bassoon soloist is an elvis imper sonator accompanied by a chamber ensemble. Dead elvis 1993 was commissioned by boston musica viva and chuck ullery, principal. Introduction michael daughertys dead elvis at first glance looks like a simple postmodern piece for solo bassoon dressed as elvis impersonator. Oct 05, 2017 daugherty dead elvis michael daugherty is one of the most widely performed american concert music composers of the last 30 years. The first movement, viva, is inspired by the seminal book learning from las vegas 196872, by modernist architects robert venturi and denise scott brown, who likened the symbolism of the vegas strip to the piazza navona in rome. Michael daugherty was born in 1954 in cedar rapids, ia. Dead elvis, for bassoon, clarinet, and trumpet elvisblog.

Michael kevin daugherty is an american composer, pianist, and teacher. Dead elvis, also known as develvis for solo bassoon and chamber ensemble 1993 by american composer michael daugherty, is a 10minute, singlemovement work inspired by the king of rocknroll, elvis presley. Daughertys notable works include his superman comic book inspired metropolis symphony for orchestra 198893, dead elvis for solo bassoon and chamber ensemble. Daugherty, who studied with such greats as milton babbitt, luciano berio, and gyorgy ligeti, was personally encouraged by leonard bernstein, who heard some of his music during a summer at tanglewood, to find a way to integrate popular culture into his music.

Michael daugherty sheet music books scores buy online. This was on my second masters recital at rice university. Peer music dead elvis peermusic classical series composed by. A chronicle of a cultural obsession 1991 is a nonfiction book by american rockmusic critic greil marcus in which he examines the influence of elvis presley on united states culture in the latter half of the 1970s. He was particularly impressed that the featured soloist, a female bassoon player, was dressed in a white jumpsuit, elvis wig, and trademark sunglasses. Daughertys notable works include his superman comic book inspired metropolis symphony for orchestra 198893, dead elvis for solo bassoon and chamber ensemble 1993, jackie o 1997, niagara falls for. The pieces on this naxos release, issued in 20, were all quite new works by american composer michael daugherty at the time. Songs of wandering, love and protest inspired by the life and times of woody guthrie for soprano, baritone, small chamber ensemble and optional narrator 2016. Bassoon, chamber ensemble sheet music book by michael daugherty 1954. Daughertys notable works include his superman comic book inspired metropolis symphony for orchestra 198893, dead elvis for solo bassoon and chamber ensemble 1993, jackie o 1997, niagara. Michael has recently released his first book, the devil inside the beltway. In dead elvis, the bassoon is elvis or perhaps an elvis. Aleksandr sasha popov performing dead elvis by michael. Dead elvis, also known as develvis for solo bassoon and chamber ensemble 1993 by american composer michael daugherty, is a 10minute, single movement work inspired by the king of rocknroll, elvis presley.

Michael has recently released his first book, the devil. Michael daughertys dead elvis romps through one corner of pop culture, and dan viscontis lawless airs through another, with a violin accompanied by. Part peermusic classical 1993performed by bassoonists all over the world dead elvis for solo bassoon and small chamber ensemble has become one of the most frequently performed works for bassoon. He is influenced by popular culture, romanticism, and postmodernism. Aug 22, 2010 michael daugherty dead elvis published august 22, 2010 listening study leave a comment tags. For the orchestral composition by michael daugherty, see dead elvis composition. Michael daugherty and niagara falls walkerhomeschoolblog. Michael kevin daugherty born april 28, 1954 is an american composer, pianist, and teacher. He is known for evocative compositions inspired by pop culture such as the metropolis symphony 198893 inspired by the superman comic book, his opera jackie o 1997 and the infamous dead elvis for solo bassoon and chamber ensemble 1993 which features a bassoonist dressed as elvis presley. Get the guaranteed best price on bassoon method books like the peer music dead elvis peermusic classical series composed by michael daugherty at musicians friend. Join facebook to connect with michael daugherty and others you may know. Dead elvis 1993 was commissioned by boston musica viva and chuck ullery, principal bassoonist with the st. The final movement, fever, is a swinging tribute to an earlier epoch, when legendary. Dead elvis for bassoon and chamber ensemble solo bassoon.

Dead elvis by michael daugherty 1954 sheet music for. I recall the enormous neon signs punctuating the strip, promoting casinos and hotels ruled by. The soloist impersonates elvis and is supposed to come on stage dressed up in an elvis las vegas 1970s jumpsuit, but those antics are not necessary to the music. It is more than a coincidence dead elvis is scored for the same instrumentation as stravinskys histoire du soldat 1918, in which a soldier sells his violin, and his soul, to the devil for a magic book. The first movement, viva, is inspired by the seminal book. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This is the most enjoyable music related book ive read in quite a while. Aleksandr sasha popov performing dead elvis by michael daugherty, idyllwild arts academy. It is more than a coincidence that it is scored for the same instrumentation as stravinskys histoire du soldat 1918 in which a soldier sells his violin and his soul to the devil for a magic book. Night on bald mountain original version modest mussorgsky. In dead elvis, the bassoon soloist is an elvis impersonator accompanied by a chamber ensemble. Much of his brilliantly crafted and imaginative music refers to popular american icons, artfully blending nostalgia and sarcasm in equal measure. Daughertys notable works include his superman comic book inspired metropolis symphony. Daugherty states explicitly in the program notes dead elvis is scored for the same instrumentation as histoire du soldat 1918.

No rockandroll personality has inspired as much speculation, adulation, and impersonation as elvis presley 193577. Apr 24, 2010 he was particularly impressed that the featured soloist, a female bassoon player, was dressed in a white jumpsuit, elvis wig, and trademark sunglasses. But hidden within this repetitive, seemingly simple piece are irony. Michael daugherty dead elvis published august 22, 2010 listening study leave a comment tags. Raised in a family of musicians his father was a dance band drummer, daugherty was subject to many different influences, and began playing keyboards in jazz, rock, and funk bands. He grew up in a musical family saturated with popular music. Dead elvis was commissioned by bassoonist charles chuck ullery and the grand tetons festival, and richard pittmanboston musica viva. Call us with any questions from 125 monfri eastern at 203. Raise the rooffor timpani and symphonic band duration. Influenced by popular culture, romanticism, and postmodernism, daugherty is one of the most colorful and widely performed american concert music composers of his generation. Feb 27, 2017 daughertys notable works include his superman comic book inspired metropolis symphony for orchestra 198893, dead elvis for solo bassoon and chamber ensemble 1993, jackie o 1997, ufo for solo percussion and orchestra 1999 and for symphonic band 2000, bells for stokowski from philadelphia stories for orchestra 2001, fire and. He is known for evocative compositions inspired by pop culture such as the metropolis symphony 198893 inspired by the superman comic book, his opera jackie o 1997 and the infamous dead elvis for solo bassoon and chamber ensemble 1993 which features a bassoonist.

Lost vegas is my musical homage to bygone days in the city of las vegas, nevada. Score peermusic classical 1993performed by bassoonists all over the world dead elvis for solo bassoon and small chamber ensemble has become one of the most frequently performed works for bassoon. List of compositions by michael daugherty wikipedia. Dead elvis by michael daugherty at saint rose youtube. Time will tell whether they attain the familiarity of such works as dead elvis or the metropolis symphony, but all stretch. Daughertys notable works include his superman comic book inspired metropolis symphony for orchestra. Dead elvis 1993 dead elvis was commissioned by boston musica viva and chuck ullery, principal bassoonist with the st. The chamber ensemble instrumentation calls for solo bassoon, eb clarinet, trumpet, bass. Michael daugherty metropolis symphony 1993 new world. The music in viva unfolds as catchy musical riffs are layered and phased in various polytonal. Lost vegas 2011 was commissioned by the university of michigan symphony band, michael haithcock, conductor, and the university of miami wind ensemble, gary green, conductor.

Greil marcuss dead elvis studies the industry and legend of elvis after his death, from the tourism of graceland to urban myths of elvis sightings, and references to presley in everything from movies, cartoons, comedy, burgers and of course, elvis imitators. Peer music dead elvis peermusic classical series composed. Lost vegas for symphonic band 2011 michael daugherty. Program notes from the premiere of michael daughertys dead elvis say that it is more than a coincidence that it is scored for the same instrumentation as stravinskys histoire du soldat 1918, in which a soldier sells his violin and his soul to the devil for a magic book. Michael daugherty dead elvis the bassoon is the link between the vivaldi piece just heard and dead elvis. Dead elvis for solo bassoon and chamber ensemble 1993 chorus. Buy dead elvis by michael daugherty from waterstones today. In dead elvis 1993, the bassoon soloist is an elvis impersonator accompanied by. Dead elvis for solo bassoon and chamber ensemble 1993. Time will tell whether they attain the familiarity of such works as dead elvis or. Michael daughertys dead elvis at first glance looks like a simple postmodern.