James Weeks (composer)

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Dr James Weeks (born 1978) is a British composer, conductor and teacher of composition.

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Career

Weeks was educated at the University of Cambridge, [1] before studying a Ph.D in Composition under Michael Finnissy at the University of Southampton. [2] His works have been performed by internationally renowned ensembles and soloists such as London Sinfonietta, Apartment House, Quatuor Bozzini, Alison Balsom, EXAUDI, Morgan/Dullea, Wandelweiser, New London Chamber Choir, Uroboros Ensemble, Endymion, Anton Lukoszevieze and Christopher Redgate. [3]

Weeks is also well known for his work with EXAUDI, [4] which he co-founded with the soprano Juliet Fraser in 2002. [5]

As well as a composer and conductor, Weeks is also an active writer on classical music, working with the Guardian, [6] Tempo [7] and the BBC. [8]

He is currently assistant professor in music at Durham University, [9] previously head of composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. [10]

Works

One performer

Two performers

Instrumental ensembles

Vocal ensembles and choirs

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References

  1. ↑ "Biography". www.jamesweeks.org. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Biography". www.jamesweeks.org. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Biography". www.jamesweeks.org. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "EXAUDI » ABOUT US". www.exaudi.org.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "EXAUDI » ABOUT US". www.exaudi.org.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  6. ↑ Weeks, James (9 June 2011). "Diggers for victory: 17th-century radicals inspire choral music". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  7. ↑ Weeks, James (1 July 2014). "Along the Grain: The Music of Cassandra Miller". TEMPO. 68 (269): 50–64. doi:10.1017/S0040298214000060. ISSN   1478-2286. S2CID   144636018.
  8. ↑ "BBC - Scottish Symphony Orchestra - James Weeks". BBC Music Events. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  9. ↑ "Dr Weeks - Durham University". www.dur.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  10. ↑ "Guildhall School of Music & Drama | Home". gsmd.ac.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
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