William Copper

Composer of contemporary classical music, theorist, and an authority on the science of structuring music according to intonation.

M.I.T. – Eastman School of Music  – Akademia Muzyczna w Krakowie

George Crumb – Joseph Schwanter – Gerald Plain – Krzysztof Penderecki

Inventor of Intonalism – Fulbright Scholar

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L’elisir d’amore – Elixir of Love

Step into the world of William Copper’s newest featured work, where timeless beauty is birthed from a journey of exploration. Dive into a realm where the enduring allure of opera is renewed with a vibrant twist. Explore how love, passion, and a dash of magic intertwine in a story woven with novel melodies, and rhythmic energy that promises to resonate with your soul. Discover more and let yourself be transported by the magic of the music.

L’ELISIR D’AMORE

Declaration of Independence

You are invited to explore the newest symphonic work that tells the story of the American Revolutionary War in the “Declaration of Independence”.  Enjoy episodes in music from the first salute to the new nation through the challenges of a long war and long winters to the victory at Yorktown.

DECLARATION

Compositions

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“The perfect choral work!”
Ave Regina Caelorum
“A sophisticated and dramatic work, full of pathos.”
Stabat Mater
“Super innovative!”
Elixir of Love
“A work of singular grace.”
Lovelife Dances
“A gem.”
In memoriam Shostakovich for Piano Trio
“I love, love, love it!”
Ave Regina

wholly enrapturing Ave Regina achieves a lyrical grandeur

Textura
“First prize.”
String Quartet #1
Prisma Vol. 5

Latest Release

This Full Bowl Of Roses, Part III

A fugue appropriate to the image of the roses in the bowl, as described so beautifully in the poem of the same name by Rainer Maria Rilke.

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