Avner Dorman is a native of Israel, and he now lives in the United States. Dorman draws on a variety of cultural and historical influences in composing, resulting in music that delivers an emotional impact while exploring new territories.
I particularly love the influence of many diverse societies and locations in Dorman’s works. My sense is that Bela Bartok used tunes from his own native land, yet Dorman reaches much further.
His music utilizes a complex rhythmic vocabulary, as well as unique timbres and colors in orchestral, chamber, and solo settings; many of his compositions have become contemporary staples in the repertoire.
Dorman’s music is championed by conductors including Zubin Mehta, Christoph Eschenbach, Ricardo Chailly, and Andris Nelsons, and by soloists such as Pinchas Zukerman, Gil Shaham, Martin Grubinger, and Hilary Hahn.
During the 2019-20 season the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and the National Arts Centre Orchestra will present country premieres of Dorman’s music, and his new large-scale opera will premiere at Theater Dortmund.
The season begins with the US premiere of Dorman’s Double Concerto, with Pinchas Zukerman, violin, and Amanda Forsyth, Cello, with the Boston Symphony orchestra conducted by Asher Fisch. Later in the season, the Double Concerto receives its Canadian premiere with the National Arts Centre Orchestra conducted by Pietri Inkinen. In April 2020, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Nimrod David Pfeffer will present the Israeli Premiere of the Double Concerto, as well.
Here is Dorman’s composition titled “Udacrep Akubrad”. You will see what I mean, and feel free to leave a comment:
