Dead Elvis (composition)

This article is about the orchestral composition. For the book by Greil Marcus, see Dead Elvis (book). For the Death in Vegas album, see Dead Elvis.

Dead Elvis for Solo Bassoon and Chamber Ensemble (1993) by American composer Michael Daugherty, is a 10 minute, single movement work inspired by the King of Rock-n-Roll, Elvis Presley. Dead Elvis was commissioned by bassoonist Charles (Chuck) Ullery and The Grand Tetons Festival, and Richard Pittman/Boston Musica Viva. The Chamber Ensemble instrumentation calls for solo bassoon, Eb clarinet, trumpet, bass trombone, violin, contrabass, and percussion. The premiere was performed by The Grand Tetons Chamber Players, Michael Daugherty conducting and Charles Ullery as soloist, in July, 1993.

Discography

1. American Icons - Michael Daugherty: Dead Elvis/Flamingo/Jackie's Song/Le Tombeau de Liberace/Motown Metal/Snap!/What's That Spell?

London Sinfonietta, David Zinman, Conductor; London Sinfonietta, Markus Stenz, Paul Crossley, piano; Dogs of Desire, David Alan Miller; London Sinfonietta, Michael Daugherty, Christopher van Kampen, cello
London/Decca Argo 458-145-2

2. Absolute Mix - Michael Daugherty: Dead Elvis/Sing Sing: J. Edgar Hoover

Absolute Ensemble
Kristjan Jarvi

External links

• University of Michigan: Dead Elvis

For other music relating to Elvis Presley, see also Dead Elvis, The King & Eye and Jason Morphew's song, "Elvis Was a Mama's Boy" from his 2001 album, Not for the Faint of Heart!.

References

• Official site [1]