Michael Rothkopf

Biography

A composer of chamber, electronic, orchestral and vocal music, Michael S. Rothkopf (b. 1955) has been actively involved in the creation and performance of contemporary music for over 40 years. 

His compositions have been noted for their "remarkable sensuousness" and their evocative ability to create a "sense of time and occasion." His recent work has focused on creating interactive music involving digital technology and artificial intelligence as part of the compositional design.

Currently Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts – School of Music, Dr. Rothkopf teaches composition, graduate and undergraduate music technology, graduate music history and theory review, and graduate career strategies courses. 

  • solo instrumental (non-keyboard)
  • ACE Publications

    19 title(s)
    Composer Title SCORING/INSTRUMENTATION Year
    Michael Rothkopf AT A CROSSROADS FOR BASSOON AND COMPUTER
    bsn, computer (max msp or audio file)
    Michael Rothkopf AT THE STILL POINT
    Michael Rothkopf AZIMUTH FOR VIOLIN, VIOLA AND COMPUTER vln, vla, computer (Macintosh G3 or G4)
    Michael Rothkopf CANTUS SINFONIA FOR ORCHESTRA Orchestra: pic+2-2-2+bcl-2+cbn, 4-2-2-1, 5 perc, hp, str
    Michael Rothkopf CATSKILL EAGLE
    Tenor, violin, computer
    Michael Rothkopf GIFT HALF UNDERSTOOD FOR COMPUTER
    audio fixed media
    Michael Rothkopf GITANJALI flute, audio fixed media/computer
    Michael Rothkopf I DREAM OF COLORED INKS
    2 flutes, computer audio
    Michael Rothkopf IF YOU CAME THIS WAY
    audio fixed media
    Michael Rothkopf IMPROVISATION FOR FLUTE AND COMPUTER fl, computer
    Michael Rothkopf LYRIC FOR CELLO AND COMPUTER
    cello, computer
    Michael Rothkopf Momentum Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Trumpet, Guitar, Vibraphone, Harp, Violin, Viola, and Double Bass
    Michael Rothkopf NIGHT DANCES FOR VIOLA AND COMPUTER vla, computer
    Michael Rothkopf QUIETO
    guitar, computer
    Michael Rothkopf SIX HAIKU FOR SOPRANO, CLARINET IN A, AND COMPUTER
    S, Cl in A, Computer or Compact Disc playback
    Michael Rothkopf SONGS OF LIGHT FOR SOPRANO AND COMPUTER Soprano and Interactive Computer
    Michael Rothkopf STRING QUARTET NO.1 2 vln, vla, vc
    Michael Rothkopf Touch Piano
    Michael Rothkopf Winter Partita Flute

    Additional Works