David K. Israel

David K. Israel (born in Philadelphia, PA) is a composer, author, screenwriter, director and producer. In 1991, he was hired by The Estate of Leonard Bernstein to help edit and publish the late composer’s works.[1] Mr. Israel worked on definitive editions of West Side Story, Mass, On the Town, and Wonderful Town. During these years he also worked as a professional composer fulfilling commissions by such groups as The American Symphony Orchestra, Twyla Tharp Dance, and The Paul Taylor Dance Company.

David K. Israel at the 2015 revival of his ballet The Word - Lincoln Center, NYC

Mr. Israel has most recently been commissioned by New York City Ballet to compose the score for a new ballet with choreographer Silas Farley. The still untitled work is set to premiere at the 50th anniversary of the Stravinsky Festival at Lincoln Center in 2022.[2][3]

On November 23, 2015, it was announced that Mr. Israel is writing a film about choreographer George Balanchine.[4][5]

On September 14, 2017, it was announced that Mr. Israel is co-writing a TV series with director R.J. Cutler about the impeachment of President Clinton.[6] To be produced by Fremantle Studios, the series has been ordered to series by History Channel.[7]

Mr. Israel has also set up a TV drama series about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with director Adam Shankman. Global Road will produce, according to an article published in Variety in October, 2019.[8]

Mr. Israel's first novel, Behind Everyman was published by Random House (Ballantine 2005). His writing has also appeared in The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and mental_floss magazine, among others. He has written and worked for JPL/NASA and is a frequent writer for the NPR show "Ask Me Another."

References
  1. "5 Questions with David K. Israel about Music for Dance". dancermusic.com. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
  2. https://www.nycballet.com/about-us/for-the-press/new-york-city-ballet-will-not-perform-at-the-david-h-koch-theater-during-the-winter-and-spring-of-2021/
  3. Mead, David (2020-10-26). "New York City Ballet cancels New York winter and spring seasons". Seeing Dance. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  4. Jr, Mike Fleming (24 November 2015). "Gulfstream Pictures Dancing With George Balanchine Biopic".
  5. McNary, Dave (2015-11-24). "Ballet Biopic on Choreographer George Balanchine in the Works". Variety.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (2017-09-14). "History Orders Bill Clinton Impeachment Drama Series 'The Breach' From RJ Cutler". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  7. "HISTORY GREENLIGHTS SCRIPTED DRAMA SERIES 'THE BREACH: INSIDE THE IMPEACHMENT OF BILL CLINTON' FROM R.J. CUTLER AND FMNA | FremantleMedia". www.fremantlemedia.com. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  8. Clarke, Stewart (2017-10-16). "IM Global Television Tunes Up Mozart Series and Ford-Ferrari Drama (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
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