Michael Horvit

Michael Miller Horvit (Brooklyn, 22 June 1932-) is an American Jewish composer. Horvit trained at Yale University and Boston University, and studied with Aaron Copland, Lukas Foss and Walter Piston.^[1]

Selected Works

Aleinu (Adoration)
Concerto for Brass Quintet and Orchestra
Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, 'Daughters of Jerusalem'
Invocation and Exultation
Ohiloa la'el
The Cullen Overture

Recordings

Horvit: The Cullen Overture and other works Albany 2000

References

↑ Keith E. Clifton Recent American Art Song: A Guide 2008 1461670780- Page 87 "HORVIT, MICHAEL (b. 1932) Michael Horvit currently teaches music theory and composition at the University of Houston. Trained at Yale University (BM, MM) and Boston University (DMA), Horvit has studied with Aaron Copland, Lukas Foss and Walter Piston. His works range from solo instrumental and vocal pieces to operas and symphonic music,"

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