Short bio Daron Hagen
Birthday:
1961 in Milwaukee, WI
Active:
1980s - 2020s
Genre:
Classical
Period:
Contemporary
Full biography Daron Hagen
Daron Hagen is an American composer, writer, filmmaker, conductor, and pianist known for his critically acclaimed works. He was born in 1961 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hagen has created five symphonies, a dozen concertos, and numerous chamber and choral works. He is also known for his operas, including "Shining Brow," which is based on the life of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
In addition to his work as a composer, Hagen is also a writer and filmmaker. He has written librettos and screenplays for several of his operas, including "Orson Rehearsed," which is based on the life of Orson Welles. He has also directed and produced several films.
Hagen has received numerous commissions, awards, and grants for his work, including commissions from the Seattle Opera and the New York City Opera. His music has been performed by major orchestras, opera companies, and chamber ensembles throughout the United States and in Europe.
Hagen's most recent work is the opera "Amelia," which is based on the life of pilot Amelia Earhart. It was released on Naxos Records (and DVD/Blu-ray) in March 2021.
Overall , Daron Hagen is a talented and accomplished composer, writer, and filmmaker who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music and opera. His works are known for their depth, complexity, and emotional power, and his influence on contemporary music is likely to continue to be felt for many years to come.
Compositions featuring Daron Hagen
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benediction, for voice & piano | Vocal Music | 202? | |
| 2 | Orson Rehearsed, opera | 62:01 min | Opera | 2018 |
| 3 | Orson Rehearsed, opera | 62:01 min | Opera | 2018 |
| 4 | Jaik's Songs, song cycle for voice & piano | 19:00 min | Vocal Music | 2015 |
| 5 | Valse Blanche: How Love Comes, Tangiers, October 1958, for violin & piano | 6:09 min | Chamber Music | 2014 |
| 6 | Dickinson Songs (4), for voice & piano | 7:18 min | Vocal Music | 2014 |
| 7 | After Words, for soprano, tenor & piano | 21:39 min | Vocal Music | 2013 |
| 8 | Vegetable Verselets, song cycle for voice & piano | 16:41 min | Vocal Music | 2011 |
| 9 | Koto Concerto ("Genji") | 27:31 min | Concerto | 2011 |
| 10 | Songbook, for violin, strings, harp & percussion | 27:53 min | Concerto | 2011 |
| 11 | Irish Folk Songs (4) for 2 voices & piano | 9:37 min | Vocal Music | 2009 |
| 12 | Masquerade, concerto for violin, cello & orchestra | 24:45 min | Concerto | 2007 |
| 13 | Piano Trio No. 4 "Angel Band" | 21:56 min | Chamber Music | 2007 |
| 14 | Piano Trio No. 3 "Wayfaring Stranger" | 18:01 min | Chamber Music | 2006 |
| 15 | Songs of Experience, for voice & piano | 14:21 min | Vocal Music | 2005 |
| 16 | Letting Go, song cycle for voice & piano | 20:32 min | Vocal Music | 2002 |
| 17 | Larkin Songs, for voice & piano | 20:58 min | Vocal Music | 2001 |
| 18 | Phantoms Of Myself, song cycle for soprano & piano | 20:51 min | Vocal Music | 1999 |
| 19 | Seduction Scene from Bandanna, concert aria for baritone & wind ensemble | 9:08 min | Vocal Music | 1999 |
| 20 | Serenade for Ten Instruments | 22:12 min | Chamber Music | 1999 |
| 21 | The Heart of a Stranger, songs (10) for male voice & piano | 16:06 min | Vocal Music | 1999 |
| 22 | Wedding Dances From Bandanna, for band | 8:59 min | Band Music | 1999 |
| 23 | Love in a Life, songs (8) for male voice & piano | 21:42 min | Vocal Music | 1999 |
| 24 | Qualities Of Light, for piano | 23:27 min | Keyboard | 1998 |
| 25 | Silent Night, a Suite of Carols, for mixed chorus, cello & percussion | 48:26 min | Choral | 1997 |
| 26 | Duo For Violin And Cello | 18:52 min | Chamber Music | 1997 |
| 27 | Concerto for Cello and Wind Ensemble | 23:48 min | Concerto | 1997 |
| 28 | Night, Again, for wind ensemble | 10:31 min | Chamber Music | 1997 |
| 29 | Bandanna, opera in 2 acts & a prologue | 115:27 min | Opera | 1997 |
| 30 | Little Prayers, for SATB chorus | 7:23 min | Choral | 1996 |
| 31 | Songs of Madness and Sorrow, dramatic cantata for tenor & 14 instruments | 24:01 min | Vocal Music | 1996 |
| 32 | Concerto for Brass Quintet | 24:21 min | Chamber Music | 1995 |
| 33 | Vera Of Las Vegas, a nightmare cabaret opera in 1 act | 55:58 min | Opera | 1995 |
| 34 | Merrill Songs, song cycle for high voice & piano | Vocal Music | 1995 | |
| 35 | Concerto for Flugelhorn and Wind Ensemble | 14:34 min | Concerto | 1994 |
| 36 | Muldoon Songs, song cycle for voice & piano | 9:45 min | Vocal Music | 1992 |
| 37 | Dear Youth, song cycle on Civil War letters for soprano, flute & piano | 7:12 min | Vocal Music | 1991 |
| 38 | Shining Brow, opera in 2 acts and a prologue | 137:59 min | Opera | 1990 |
| 39 | Harp Trio, for flute, viola & harp | Chamber Music | 1989 | |
| 40 | Sennets, Cortege, and Tuckets, for wind ensemble | 9:03 min | Chamber Music | 1989 |
| 41 | A Handful of Days, song cycle for voice & piano | 19:48 min | Vocal Music | 1988 |
| 42 | Love Songs, song cycle for voice & piano | Vocal Music | 1988 | |
| 43 | Suite For Viola | 17:33 min | Chamber Music | 1986 |
| 44 | J'entends, for violin, cello & piano | 16:57 min | Chamber Music | 1986 |
| 45 | Suite For Violoncello | 14:10 min | Chamber Music | 1985 |
| 46 | Suite For Violin | 14:08 min | Chamber Music | 1984 |
| 47 | Trio Concertante, for violin, cello & piano | 14:43 min | Chamber Music | 1984 |
| 48 | Echo's Songs, songs (10) for voice & piano | Vocal Music | 1983 | |
| 49 | Shining Brow, for voice & piano | Vocal Music | - | |
| 50 | Red Is the Rose, for piano trio | 3:29 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 51 | Figments, for voice & piano | 15:17 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 52 | The New Yorkers, for 2 voices & piano | 5:31 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 53 | Anniversary in Memoriam (for Lenny), for piano | 3:33 min | Keyboard | - |
| 54 | On the Beach at Night, for baritone, cello & piano | 11:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 55 | Lullay, for chorus & harp | 3:56 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Daron Hagen
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Daron Hagen, Omar Mulero, Robert Frankenberry, Robert Orth, Fifth House Ensemble, Roger Zahab – Orson Rehearsed(CD, Album) | 2021 | Naxos |
| 2 |  |
Laitman, Hoiby, Previn, Rorem, Hagen, Gendel, Jamie-Rose Guarrine, Seth Keeton, Karl Knapp, Lara Bolton – Transparent Boundaries(CD, Album) | 2020 | Navona Records |
| 3 |  |
Duo Au Courant, Daron Hagen, Stephanie Weiss (2), Christina Wright-Ivanova – Sacred & Profane: Duo Au Courant Performs Song Cycles Of Daron Hagen(CD, Album) | 2019 | Albany Records |
| 4 |  |
Daron Hagen, Lyric Fest – 21st-Century Song Cycles(CD, Album) | 2017 | Naxos |
| 5 |  |
Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Hagen, Sarasate, Gluck, Hubay, Martinů, Handel, Berger, Livia Sohn, Benjamin Loeb, Geoff Nuttall – Opera Fantasies For Violin • 2(CD, Album) | 2016 | Naxos |
| 6 |  |
Águila, Hagen, Ewazen, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta, Roman Mekinulov, Michael Ludwig, Jonathan Lombardo, Timothy Smith (8), Jeffrey Dee (2) – Built For Buffalo(CD, ) | 2014 | Beau Fleuve Records |
| 7 |  |
Richard Danielpour - David Ludwig (3) - Daron Aric Hagen / Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson (2) / Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Sarah Hicks, Troy Peters – Triple Doubles(CD, Album) | 2011 | Bridge Records (4) |
| 8 |  |
Daron Hagen - Finisterra Trio – Complete Piano Trios(CD, ) | 2010 | Naxos |
| 9 |  |
Daron Hagen, Paul Muldoon - Orth • Harris • Frankenberry • Curran • Valby • Lyons, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra And Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, JoAnn Falletta – Shining Brow(2×CD, ) | 2009 | Naxos |
| 10 |  |
Paul Sperry, Larsen, Hagen, Moravec, Cipullo – New American Song Cycles(CD, ) | 2004 | Albany Records |
| 11 |  |
Daron Hagen, The Wisconsin Brass Quintet, Cleveland Chamber Symphony, Oakwood Chamber Players – Songs Of Madness And Sorrow(CD, ) | 2004 | Arsis Audio |
| 12 |  |
Daron Hagen - Carolann Page, Paul Kreider, Charles Maxwell (4), Patrick Jones (10) – Vera Of Las Vegas(CD, ) | 2002 | Composers Recordings Inc. (CRI) |
| 13 |  |
Jeanne Golan / Samuel Barber And Daron Hagen – American Tonal(CD, Album) | 1998 | Albany Records |
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