Anthony Cornicello

Biography

Dr. Cornicello is a composer, theorist and performer, specializing in classical music as well as jazz. His degrees are from Brandeis University (Ph.D.) and Rutgers University (M.A.)

Research Interests

• Music Composition (acoustic and electronic)
• Music Theory
• Jazz

Of Note

Dr. Cornicello's compositions have been played in the United States, Europe and Japan. Additionally, he is a member of the “Straight-up Jazz Trio,” which performs throughout Connecticut.

Teaching Interests

• Music Theory
• Experimental Music
• Improvisation

Recent Compositions

Chaconne (2018) for Fl, Cl, Vn, Vc, Perc, Pno.
Commissioned by Ensemble/Parallax
First Performance: Ensemble/Parallax, October 6, 2018.

“…a riveder le stelle.” (2018), for piano.
Commissioned by Perspectives of New Music (Charles Wuorinen Festschrift issue)
First Performance: Heather O’Donnell, piano, Rochester, NY, November 14, 2018.

“…we emerged, to see, once more, the stars.” (2017-18) for Large Percussion Ensemble.
First Performance: ECSU Percussion Ensemble, April 29, 2018

Chiaroscuro (2017) for Baroque Flute
First Performance: Carla Rees, Iklectik, London, UK, Oct. 14, 2017