Frank E. Warren
Composer

A versatile 21st century composer and arranger, Frank E. Warren’s passion is rooted in early 20th century music, and includes influences from Monteverdi through John Cage to Duke Ellington. This versatility is evident in his choral, chamber, orchestral, jazz, and vocal works - as well as in his collaborations with poets, visual artists, and modern dance companies throughout the United States.

Venues
Warren’s compositions have been performed at numerous venues, including Carnegie Hall; the Harvard Musical Association; the Lazienkach Museum (Warsaw, Poland); the Riverside Church in New York City; St. Botolph Bishopsgate London; Chicago Cultural Center; and the Harold Washington Library in Chicago; and at universities and festivals throughout the United States and Europe. In addition, his work has been performed extensively on five continents, which has given it deserved recognition.

Performers and Ensembles
Warren's compositions have been performed by such eminent musicians and ensembles as Marni Nixon, Susan Nigro, the Chicago Chamber Orchestra, Chicago Dance Medium, Bronx Arts Ensemble, His Majesties Clerkes, the Quartet of the Baltic Philharmonic, and the Rome Festival Orchestra.

Recordings
Warren's music has been recorded on Crystal Records and has enjoyed frequent airing on national radio, including WFMT and WNIB in Chicago; WCRB in Boston; the Univeristy of California at Santa Barbara; Minnesota Public Radio; National Public Radio, and universities and festivals throughout the United States and Europe.

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