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Michael Wolfson was born in 1937 in Manchester England.  Always a late starter he began studying piano and composition at the age of 19 in Johannesburg and graduated with honours from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in piano two years later.  From 1958 to 1959 he attended the Vienna Academy of Music studying composition and from 1959 to 1962 he continued his studies in London with the British composer Anthony Milner graduating with Licentiate in Music from Trinity College.  On his return to South Africa was active in the SA Composers Society and served on the committee of the SA Music Teachers. He opened a studio and taught both in various schools and privately.  In 1965 he shared first prize for a string composition organised by the South African Composers Society.  His work has been performed in Vienna, Johannesburg and Cape Town (where he now resides), and has been broadcast on radio. At the age of 59 he started Cello lessons and is now very active playing chamber music with various groups and participates in performances at various venues.  Michael also presents a regular programme on Fine Music Radio (Cape Town).  He had not composed for a number of years but on his retirement the muse returned and now divides his time between practicing, playing and composing.

*Featured Chamber Publication*

The Little Sonata for Violin and Piano is a delightful sonata in three movements composed by Michael Wolfson. The entire sonata is approximately 13 minutes in length and it is perfect for any performance!

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String Quartet is a beautiful quartet for two violins, viola, and cello in four movements composed by Michael Wolfson. The entire sonata is approximately 24 minutes in length and it is perfect for any performance!

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The March for Orchestra is a wonderful orchestral work composed by Michael Wolfson. Approximately 3 minutes in length, it is perfect for any performance!

Orchestra Instrumentation: Piccolo, Oboe, 2 Trumpets in C, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello 1, Cello 2, Contrabass

The Dance Suite for Orchestra is a great orchestral suite in 6 movements composed by Michael Wolfson. Approximately  40 minutes in length, it is perfect for any performance!

Dances: March, Tango Fugue, African Rumble, Rag, Pavane, and Macabre Waltz

Orchestra Instrumentation for March: Piccolo, Oboe, 2 Trumpets in C, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Timpani, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello 1, Cello 2, Contrabass

Orchestra Instrumentation for Tango Fugue: 2 Clarinets in A, 2 Trumpets in C, Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello 1, Cello 2, Contrabass

Orchestra Instrumentation for African Rumble: Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, Timpani, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violas 1, Viola 2, Cello 1, Cello 2, Contabass

Orchestra Instrumentation for Rag: Flute, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Trumpets in C, Timpani, Xylophone, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello 1, Cello 2

Orchestra Instrumentation for Pavane: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in C, 2 Trombones, Timpani, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello 1, Cello 2, and Contrabass

Orchestra Instrumentation for Macabre Waltz: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Horn in F, Trumpet in C, Violin 1, Violin 2, Cello 1, Cello 2, Contrabass