Michael Gordon Net Worth

Age, Biography and Wiki

💰 Net worth: $16.4 Million (2024)

Michael Gordon, a renowned composer based in Florida, has gained significant recognition in the music industry. With his exceptional talent, he has amassed a substantial net worth, estimated to be an impressive $16.4 million as of 2024. Gordon's unique compositions have captivated audiences worldwide, and his contributions to the field have been recognized and rewarded financially. As an accomplished and celebrated composer, Michael Gordon continues to mesmerize listeners with his innovative musical creations, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the world of music.

About

American composer and founding member of the Bang on a Can contemporary classical music collective and festival. Bang on a Can focuses on the presentation of new concert music, and has presented hundreds of musical events worldwide. 

Before Fame

Michael Gordon was born in Florida and grew up in Nicaragua before moving to Miami Beach at age eight. His musical style has been influenced by his experience of underground bands in New York City as well as his formal musical training at Yale University. 

Trivia

Two of his notable works include the opera The Carbon Copy Building, a collaboration with comic book artist Ben Katchor that received the 2000 Village Voice Obie Award for Best New American Work and Shelter, a multi-media work that was commissioned by the musikFabrik ensemble and features the Scandinavian vocalists Trio Mediaeval.

Family Life

He founded Bang on a Can with his wife, fellow composer Julia Wolfe. 

Associated With

Charles Ives is also a composer who attended Yale University.