Montclair Records Announces Signing of Rising Composer Vonn Vanier

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Montclair Records is pleased to announce the signing of 17-year old composer Vonn Vanier, a rising talent whose debut album, Dawn, features seven original compositions for orchestra, chamber ensemble and solo piano, each reflecting his nuanced musical voice.

The signing of Vanier underscores Montclair Records' commitment to fostering emerging artists. With the label's support, Vanier's debut album will be released in the spring 2025.

The album's centerpiece includes two orchestral works, performed by the Skywalker Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Daria Novo: Rhapsody in C Minor, written in 2023, and Vanier's debut orchestral piece, Lost at Home, a symphonic poem inspired by Erich Maria Remarque’s novel All Quiet on the Western Front. 

Additional compositions include works for chamber ensembles—Witching Hour and Jagged, both performed by Quartet San Francisco; Shimmer, for piano quintet, featuring pianist Brenda Vahur with Quartet San Francisco; and Bloom, for wind quintet, performed by Quinteto Latino. 

Vanier’s journey in music began as a chorister with the Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys in San Francisco and continued through summers at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. With Dawn, Montclair Records celebrates Vonn Vanier’s debut and invites listeners to experience the artistry of an emerging voice whose talent and vision signal a compelling future in music.