David Maslanka
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David Maslanka (August 30, 1943 – August 7, 2017) was an American composer of Polish descent who wrote for a variety of genres, including works for choir, wind ensemble, chamber music, and symphony orchestra.
David Maslanka | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1943-08-30)August 30, 1943 New Bedford, Massachusetts |
Died | August 7, 2017(2017-08-07) (aged 73) |
Genres | Wind Literature |
Occupation(s) | Composer, Musician |
Years active | 1968–2017 |
Website | official website |
Best known for his wind ensemble compositions, Maslanka published over 150 pieces, including ten symphonies, eight of them for concert band, over 15 concerti, and a full Mass. His compositional style is rhythmically intense and complex, highly tonal and melodically oriented. His compositions have been performed throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, Canada, and Japan.[1] His Tenth Symphony was orchestrated by his son, Matthew Maslanka, as it was incomplete at the composer's death.