John Griffin is a Chicago-based classical composer and Art Director
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“Still writing classical music in the 21st Century.”
John writes almost exclusively in the style of late Classical and early Romantic composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, and Mendelssohn.
New Video Out Now
Watch video clips from John’s September 2024 concert “Bringing Classical Back” featuring Haley Myles.
New Compositions
Listen to John’s latest works.
Clarinet Sonata #2 - “On the Edge of the Enchanted Forest”
A midsummer forest at dusk stirs up childhood fantasies. Every rustling leaf is a fleeing Unicorn, every firefly is a faerie, and every moonbeam is enchanted.
Flute Sonata #1 - “Apparitions and Phantasms”
The Flute and Piano create a world of grey skies, sadness, and longing, punctuated by equal moments of horror and beauty.
Waltz Macabre
A fun piano solo for Spooky Season.