David Amram November 2, 2008

The Boston Globe has described David Amram as "the Renaissance man of American music." He has composed over 100 orchestral and chamber works, written two operas and, early in his career, wrote many scores for theater and films, including 'Splendor in the Grass' and 'The Manchurian Candidate.' He plays French horn, piano, guitar, numerous flutes and whistles, percussion, and a variety of folkloric instruments from 25 countries.