Composer and Author
Since 2009 Taussig has devoted himself exclusively to composition and writing. In the course of short three years he has written an opera (Fibonacci), and oratorio (Eve of Life), A symphony, and four concertos. His ballet “Three Dubious Memories” was choreographed by Paul Taylor in 2011 and toured extensively by the Paul Taylor Dance Company. His first book, “The Atheist’s Guide to Miracles” is scheduled to be published in summer 2012. His current CD projects include “101 Sound-bite Symphonies - a celebration of short attention span”.
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