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Steve Danyew is an award-winning American composer and educator based in Rochester, NY.
Danyew’s music has been described as “startlingly beautiful” by the Miami Herald and possessing “sensitivity, skill and tremendous sophistication” by the Kansas City Independent.
His compositions have been performed throughout the world in venues such as the Sydney Opera House, the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and the steps of the US Capitol.
In addition to composing, Danyew is a dedicated educator. He teaches copyright and licensing for musicians at Eastman School of Music’s Institute for Music Leadership and mentors students through his private composition studio.
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Grade 2
This piece reflects both on the next chapter of our lives after retirement, and the vastness of space beyond our planet. Some scientists believe that there may be another planet in our solar system, far beyond Pluto. This intriguing idea led me to imagine music that is a bit otherworldly, mysterious, and exciting.