David K. Israel
David K. Israel has been telling stories with music, words and through the lens for more than two decades. He's composed commissioned scores for numerous critically acclaimed dance pieces, working with companies such as Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp and the New York City Ballet and choreographers such as Janie Taylor, Gianna Reisen and Melissa Toogood. David has also produced, written and sold feature films and TV pilots. His critically acclaimed first novel, Behind Everyman was published by Random House and translated and sold in a number of countries. His recently-completed second novel, The Lost Mozart, has just been sold to Regalo/Simon & Schuster for publication in 2026.
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Literary Agent:
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary
212-337-0934 ex. 1270
TV/Film Agent:
424-288-2000
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Literary Works
2026 / The Lost Mozart David K. Israel's second novel is set to be published by Regalo Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster in 2026. It's a coming-of-age comedy set in the 1980s about an aspiring composer about to graduate college in Connecticut when he happens upon a long-lost Mozart sketch and sets out to finish the piece and give it a proper world première.
2024 / On Being Jewish Now With more than 14 weeks (and counting!) on the USA Today Best Seller's List, this eclectic anthology of essays was published on the anniversary of Oct. 7. All proceeds go to Artists Against Antisemitism.
2005 / Behind Everyman David K. Israel's critically-acclaimed first novel, published in 2005 by Random House. “Loads of menschy charm...leavened with heart and humor” – People Magazine
2005 / BE Italian Edition “A must-read” – Harper's Bazaar
2005 / BE Hebrew Edition “I loved Behind Everyman. David K. Israel is the funniest new writer to emerge in the last years.” – Helen DeWitt, author of The Last Samurai
Musical Works
2022 / Full Circle Recorded in studios across the globe by a long list of stellar musicians and audio engineers, this album features a wide variety of David's music for dance spanning three decades. From his early "Duets for Violin and Piano," written in his 20s, to the more recent "El Matador," written at the end of 2022.
Press & Podcasts
The Artist's VoiceDavid K. Israel is a composer of primarily dance pieces. Join us today as we dive into his story, as well as explore some interesting topics like, “how one composes music for ballet."
Contact
Literary Agent:
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary
212-337-0934 ex. 1270
TV/Film Agent:
424-288-2000
Personal: