I’m Frederick Adler. I compose contemporary concert music for orchestra, chamber ensembles, voice, piano, and solo instruments. Over the years, my musical language has remained fairly consistent, even as I continue to examine and develop its possibilities. In my recent work, I’ve been interested in finding a more direct and organic simplicity—one that remains true to my artistic goals while giving listeners a clearer way into the musical world I’m creating.

This website brings together selected works, recordings, performances, and recent news, including both recent projects and earlier compositions. I hope it provides a useful introduction to my work for performers, presenters, publishers, and others interested in contemporary concert music.