Jacob Beranek
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“An emerging composer on the national scene . . .
people need to hear his work. . . . a real joy . . . ” —Margaret Butler (English Horn, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra) |
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Jacob Beranek is a Wisconsin-born, New York-based composer of classical music rooted in melody. His compositions are often infused with his love of historical traditions—musical, religious, or even his Czech heritage.
Beranek served as the inaugural Composer-in-Residence of the Midsummer's Music Festival (Door County, USA) from 2017–20. His works have been championed by the GRAMMY®-nominated ALIAS Chamber Ensemble (Nashville), Band of the Castle Guards & Czech Police (Prague), Dolce Suono Ensemble (Philadelphia), Euterpe Quintet (Seoul), and The Gesualdo Six (London). He is a student of John Corigliano at The Juilliard School. |
I N T H E N E W S
"[Památník] is a substantial work . . . very evocative and exciting. [Beranek] is a gifted young composer."
April 4, 2019 . Waukesha Freeman
"[Památník] is a substantial work . . . very evocative and exciting. [Beranek] is a gifted young composer."
April 4, 2019 . Waukesha Freeman
