Michael Daugherty

Michael Daugherty, born in 1954 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is an American composer.

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa - American - Composer

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Daugherty's music is characterized by an interest in American popular culture. He has composed works based on Superman (Metropolis Symphony, 1988-1993, and Bizarro, 1993), Elvis Presley (Elvis Everywhere and Dead Elvis), Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Jackie O, 1997), Liberace (Le Tombeau de Liberace), and UFOs (UFO, 1999).

Related Topics:
Popular culture - Superman - Metropolis - Bizarro - Elvis Presley - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - Liberace - UFO

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Daugherty's music has been widely performed. He has frequently been commissioned, by Evelyn Glennie amongst others. He has received numerous awards for his music.

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