Jorge Villavicencio Grossmann's music has been performed throughout the United States, Latin America and Europe by ensembles such as the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, São Paulo Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá, Peruvian National Symphony, New England Philharmonic, Aspen Sinfonia, Kiev Camerata, Boston Musica Viva, Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, Da Capo Chamber Players, Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien®, Seattle Chamber Players, Talea Ensemble, ALEA III and the Borromeo, Amernet and JACK quartets. He was born in Peru in 1973. During Peru’s violent war against terrorist movements ‘Shining Path’ and MRTA in the 1980s, Jorge’s family immigrated to Brazil, where he was able to continue his musical studies in violin and composition. Upon his graduation with a degree in violin performance from Faculdade Santa Marcelina, he decided to focus entirely on composing. In 1998, he moved to Miami enrolling as a graduate student at Florida International University, where he received a master’s degree in composition. In 2000, he moved to Boston to study with John Harbison and Lukas Foss at Boston University, where he earned a  doctorate in composition in 2004.  His works are deeply rooted in the Western music tradition, but also mirror his Latin American background. His awards include a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellowship, Fromm Music Foundation Commission, the Aaron Copland Award, Bogliasco Foundation Fellowship, Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and a fellowship from Vitae - Associação de Apoio à Cultura (Brazil).  He has been in residence at the Copland House, MacDowell Colony and Atlantic Center for the Arts. His orchestral work Pasiphaë has been a recipient of the Jacob Druckman Award from the Aspen Music Festival, a winner of the New England Philharmonic Call for Scores. He has also received grants from the American Music Center, St. Botolph Club Foundation, Meet the Composer and the Nevada Arts Council. His guest-composer appearances include Festival Internacional de Chihuahua, Mexico; Festival Internacional de Música Clásica Contemporánea in Lima, Peru (where he is a regular guest); Festival of the Arts in Colorado Springs, “Musical Premieres of the Season” in Kiev,  New Music Miami-ISCM, Proyecto “Puentes” in Valencia, Spain and SLAM, Seattle Latin American Music Festival, where he was the composer-in-residence for 2008. He periodically presents clinics at institutions in the U.S. and abroad, most recently having been invited to deliver lectures and give masterclasses at the Conservatorio Superior de Música in Valencia, National Conservatory in Lima, Peru and Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul. Recent commissions include the Society for New Music, Nevada Music Teachers Association, ALEA III, and Henderson Symphony Orchestra.  He is currently associate professor of music composition at Ithaca College.

MichaelG Announces New Music Album 
Jerusalem, IL, Release:  March 20, 2018.  
Michael Gorenstein — known as MichaelG, has announced his debut electronica EP. Pleiades is a new solo project from the multi instrumentalist, composer and performer. It is available online, starting march 2018. The new EP will appear on streaming services before the album physical release.
Full details and links to buy the album can be found on the artist’s fan page, https://www.reverbnation.com/michaelgo and http://mgpleiades.com 
MichaelG recorded most of Pleiades in his studio in Jerusalem, Israel. Self produced, the EP has been in production for 2 years.The new songs are inspired by greek mythology and its relationship with astrology. Septet Productions Label has high hopes for the success of this album. The new album is very well balanced and perfect for easy listening. 
“Really an awesome sounding ...”
“...nice and relaxing vibe to it...The electronic instrumentals are done well, and they have a slight retro feel to them. I could listen to this song on repeat, very easy to listen to...sets the mood well...“
“...The music is calming with an energetic twist... I can listen to this song independently or even as part of a movie soundtrack. Professionally played. I am truly grateful that there aren't any vocals to ruin it.”
“...like the creativity ...there is a lot of space to imagine and to really understand the song and the artist - I feel at peace listening to this but also very amped up...”
Reverbnation Crowd Reviews

The EP, released March 20 via Septet Productions (independent record label and recording studio), was written, produced, arranged, recorded, and mixed by MichaelG. It is available on all digital platforms.

About MichaelG

Thirty five-year-old bassist and composer, Michael Gorenstein released his debut EP in 2018. The ep’s themes reflected professional music career over the previous ten years. In 2017, he completed his M.Mus studies at JAMD as jazz performer and classical music educator. He has performed on numerous albums and live shows as a session bass player. MichaelG is currently in the studio writing his debut album which is slated for release this year. On the cinematic and choreographic side, Michael composed music for different projects and live acts during the years 2012-17. Most recently, he completed his choreography music compilation to be released later this year.

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