Podcast - Vonn Vanier
David Fogel Interviews Composer
Vonn Vanier
Vonn Vanier is a new American composer and pianist who – at the remarkable age of 18 – made his recording debut with the album Dawn, a survey of his orchestral, chamber, and solo piano works with Montclair Records. In early childhood in San Francisco, Vanier received his primary musical training over five years as a member of the professional Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, for which he composed a hymn the choir performed at his 8th-grade graduation ceremony – an experience that inspired him to immerse himself in the craft of composing.
In the summer of 2022, Vanier was invited to participate in the composition program of the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, to which he returned the following two summers. Dawn was performed by the Skywalker Symphony Orchestra,conducted by Daria Novo; Quartet San Francisco, Quinteto Latino, and pianist Brenda Vahur.
Vonn Vanier’s website: https://vonnvanier.com
Please enjoy this long-format conversation between David Fogel (CEO, The Symphonina Foundation) and Vonn.