Julian Anderson
Biography
Julian Anderson is one of the most influential composers of his generation. His works are played in both the UK and internationally. Born in London in 1967, he studied with John Lambert, Alexander Goehr and Tristan Murail. At the age of 25, he won the prestigious RPS Composition Prize, which launched his career.
He was a professor at the Royal College of Music, then Harvard and now teaches at the Guildhall School.
His orchestral works for orchestra are a world success. He is the author of the opera Les Thébains and other famous pieces for choir.
Events
COMPOSITION FINAL ROUND
7 PM, STUDIO ANSERMET
Hinako Takagi (30 years old, Japan)
L’instant for oboe & ensemble
Soloist: Ernest Rombout
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Hyeon Joon Sohn (32 years old, South Korea)
The Living Reed for oboe & ensemble
Soloist : Matthias Arter
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Arango Prada (32 years old, Columbia)
Dune for oboe & ensemble
Soloist: Philippe Grauvogel
9:45 PM*: PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY
* approximative time
WIth the Lemanic Modern Ensemble
Direction : Pierre Bleuse
Direct broadcast on Espace 2
Live video stream on concoursgeneve.ch & YouTube
Presentation of the evening by Anne Gilliot et Julian Sykes