Richard Einhorn

Richard Einhorn (born 1952) is an American composer of contemporary classical music.^[1]

His best-known work, Voices of Light (1994) is an oratorio scored for soloists, chorus, orchestra and a bell. It was inspired by Carl Theodor Dreyer's silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928). He has also composed many horror and thriller film scores, including Shock Waves (1977), Don't Go in the House (1980), Eyes of a Stranger (1981), The Prowler (1981), Dead of Winter (1987), Blood Rage (1987), Sister, Sister (1987) and Dark Tower (1989). He also contributed to the soundtrack of Liberty! The American Revolution (1997).

In a 2011 New York Times article, Einhorn discussed his use of hearing loops to enjoy concerts with his hearing aid.^[2]

Musical works

The Origin an opera/oratorio inspired by Charles Darwin's life and work. Libretto compiled from Darwin's writings by Einhorn and the American poet Catherine Barnett
Voices of Light oratorio
Red Angels ballet
A Carnival of Miracles for four voices
The Fourth Manner of Loving for chorus and orchestra
Freud and Dora: A Case of Hysteria opera in two acts
My Many Colored Days By Dr. Seuss for symphony orchestra and narrator

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