Michael Daugherty

Michael Kevin Daugherty, born on April 28, 1954, is an American composer, pianist, and teacher known for his works that blend popular culture, Romanticism, and Postmodernism. His compositions, such as the Metropolis Symphony and Dead Elvis, showcase a maverick imagination and meticulous ear. He is a Professor of Composition at the University of Michigan and his music is published by Peermusic Classical, Boosey & Hawkes, and Michael Daugherty Music/Bill Holab Music【33†source】.