Composer Michael Torke's Thanksgiving Destiny
You never know where you'll find your Muse
by David Srebnik
Michael Torke is an Amercian composer, but it's far more accurate to say he's a New York composer.
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Composer Michael Torke is best known for his "color" music -- like "Bright Blue Music and "Green." "Javelin" was written for an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra anniversary but has a connection to the Olympic Games and a not-so-memorable 1970's car.
Michael Torke's current projects include SENNA, an opera about Formula-1 racing legend Ayrton Senna. See-hear more by visiting his website.
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