Composer Spotlight

Meet the man partially responsible for your goosebumps while viewing the hit films Us and Get Out: Michael Abels. In addition to being a critically-acclaimed film composer, Abels maintains an equally impressive repertoire of concert music. Cedille Records features his composition ‘Winged Creatures’ as the title track on their latest album with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, clarinetist Anthony McGill, and flutist Demarre McGill. We had the opportunity to chat with Abels about ‘Winged Creatures’, his experience as a composer of color, collaborating with Jordan Peele, and more.

In addition to being a critically-acclaimed film composer, Abels maintains an equally impressive repertoire of concert music.

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