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Daniel Sonenberg is a Professor and Director of Composition Studies at the Osher School of Music, University of Southern Maine since 2004. He specializes in opera, percussion, chamber music, and rock composition, with works performed nationally and internationally. His opera The Summer King (2017-2018) featured Denyce Graves, and First Light (2021) celebrated Maine’s bicentennial. Recent collaborations include works with percussionist Lynn Vartan and ensembles like the Cassatt String Quartet.
Education:
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), City University of New York
- Master of Arts (MA), Queens College, CUNY
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bard College
His research interests focus on blending classical traditions with contemporary innovation. Recent works emphasize interdisciplinary collaborations, such as The Surprise Guest (2023), performed at USM, Bates College, and Farmington Arts. He also releases rock music under his band Lovers of Fiction.
Performance Highlights:
- Commissioned by Portland Symphony Orchestra, Opera Maine, and others
- Collaborations with Da Capo Chamber Players and Resinosa Ensemble
