Daniel Knaggs

Daniel Knaggs

composer

Welcome

“Good news: born in 1983, composer Daniel Knaggs is a rising star in the sky of serious, young American composers…”

–Chorzeit (Germany)
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“This is assured stuff from a composer who is clearly ‘one to watch’… “

–Organists’ Review (UK)
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” … Deeply thoughtful and moving… Knaggs embraces many historical influences, powerfully and unapologetically evident in an instantly relatable work which offers, nonetheless, deeper insights with repeated listening… A classic for our time, perhaps?“

–Choir & Organ (UK) review of Two Streams
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Daniel is Founding Artistic Director of Ensemble Invocatio, a brand new professional choir based in Poland. The choir made its debut in March 2022 and details on future projects are forthcoming.

Upcoming Highlights – 2024

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On April 25, 2024, three of Daniel’s new song cycles will be performed: This Other Life, Songs of Solemn Dreaming (world premiere), and Time Against Our Bodies (world premiere).
Daniel is the Santa Fe Desert Chorale’s 2024 Commissioned Composer. The ensemble will give the premiere of his new work “Harmony of the World” on July 21, July 26, and August 3.