(Composing: 2018, 2019, 2020)
We are so very and so deeply saddened by the great and tragic loss last week of the gifted Michael Harrison, a brilliant composer, a wonderful friend and a true visionary.
His genius and generosity, as well as his music, will continue to shine brightly for a long time to come: we will never forget his sitar and piano playing in our Composers Suite (Michael returned to Millay Arts several times over the years) to the delight of all.
Rest in Power Michael.
For more (NYTImes, 4/24/2026):
“Michael Harrison, a composer and pianist whose richly resonant, spiritually inclined compositions and improvisations, many for pianos he radically redesigned, drew on his deep knowledge of Indian raga and nontraditional tuning systems, died on April 17 in Manhattan. He was 67.”