Featuring music by the Milwaukee-born Michael Torke. Torke is a highly prominent composer in the world of 21st century concert music, having fulfilled commissions from entities like Walt Disney and Absolute Vodka, in addition to having written works for many symphonies all over the globe. He is also a Pulitzer prize finalist, he’s written music for the Olympics, and he is the recipient of the 2012 Independent Music Awards. Take some time and listen to Torke’s music for chamber ensemble, orchestra, and his compositional approach to several concertos for wind instruments.
Episode 14 - Michael Torke
