Alphonse Izzo

Alphonse Izzo is a composer and performer currently living in CT. His music attempts to integrate the spirit of the American school of experimental composers while also acknowledging the influence of European Classical Traditions and whatever else happens to be floating in the ether.

Mr. Izzo has written music for the avant-garde ensemble Goo-rilla Music, The Hartt 20/20 Ensemble, The New York Miniaturist Ensemble, composer & violist David Heetderks, The Hartt Contemporary Players, percussionist Gene Koshinski, Tin Hat Trio, the Hartt Dance Division, and The Quey Percussion Duo. His music has been premiered at such venues as Lincoln Center, the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in Maryland and various other venues in the U.S.

He has studied composition with Istvan B'Racz, Robert Carl, David Macbride, Ingram Marshall and Larry Alan Smith.

In addition to his work as a composer, Mr. Izzo is also co-founder of SoundUnderground an annual concert series based in New Haven, CT featuring new music, performance art, & poetry.