MichaelLeibowitz Michael Leibowitz Philadelphia Michael Leibowitz (b. 1981) is a composer and music educator living in Philadelphia, PA. He holds his Bachelors in Composition from Oberlin Conservatory and his Masters in Art and Teaching from the University of the Arts. Michael has studied composition privately with Randolph Coleman and Lewis Nielson at Oberlin Conservatory, Andrea Clearfield and Norman Davis at the University of the Arts, and Howard Frazin at the Longy School of Music. Michael’s compositions explore the expressive possibilities of sound and the relationship between the composer, performer, and audience. At times subtly beautiful and at others violent and alienating, the audience is both challenged and rewarded by attentive listening. Chance elements in many of his works allow the performer great interpretive freedom and expressive potential. Michael’s works have been performed both across the United States and internationally. A performer as well, Michael performs on piano, ‘cello and accordion. He teaches general music to urban youth at a K-8 school in Philadelphia, PA. MichaelLeibowitz’s popular tracks Michael Leibowitz - Striations by MichaelLeibowitz published on 2015-02-08T17:49:03Z Michael Leibowitz - but beauty plunges skyward by MichaelLeibowitz published on 2015-02-08T17:50:54Z Excerpt from Cello Sonata (2023) by MichaelLeibowitz published on 2024-01-17T01:19:59Z Michael Leibowitz - Clouds Massing Eastward by MichaelLeibowitz published on 2015-02-08T17:52:04Z The Line Between Water and Air by MichaelLeibowitz published on 2015-02-15T21:24:58Z Spectra by MichaelLeibowitz published on 2015-02-15T21:30:40Z who listens in the snow by MichaelLeibowitz published on 2015-10-26T00:29:28Z The Painted Lady Of Redford, Idaho by MichaelLeibowitz published on 2016-05-26T00:16:35Z A Boy In The Park Tells Fortunes by MichaelLeibowitz published on 2016-05-26T00:16:37Z
