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Michael Daugherty

Michael Kevin Daugherty (born April 28, 1954) is an 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…

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Composer
Born
(1954-04-28) April 28, 1954 (age 72) Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Genres
Orchestral · Contemporary Classical

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