Oliver Davis (composer)

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Oliver Davis
BornOliver Reynolds Davis
England
OccupationComposer, pianist, singer
EducationComposition
Alma materRoyal Academy of Music
GenresClassical
Film
Animation
Ballet
Notable worksFlight
Seasons
Dance
Liberty

Oliver Reynolds Davis (born January 1972) is an English writer, composer, pianist and singer.

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Early life and studies

Davis studied at the Royal Academy of Music, graduating in 1994. [1] He has since composed and produced albums, soundtracks, concertos and television scores working with London orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra. [2]

Composition

Oliver Davis graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 1994. He has composed numerous works for stage and concert hall with much of his work concentrated on his series of albums which feature the LSO and RPO orchestras, his latest album reaching no.1 in the iTunes Classical Charts. He has worked with many leading ballet companies including The Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet. [3] In addition, Oliver has scored feature films and over 15 Television series. [4]

Credits

Albums

AlbumLabelPublisherPerformersYear
FlightSignum RecordsEaton MusicKerenza Peacock, Huw Watkins accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Paul Bateman2015
SeasonsSignum RecordsEaton MusicKerenza Peacock, Grace Davidson accompanied by Trafalgar Sinfonia conducted by Ivor Setterfield2015
DanceSignum RecordsEaton MusicKerenza Peacock, Huw Watkins accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Paul Bateman.2016
LibertySignum RecordsEaton MusicKerenza Peacock, Huw Watkins, Katherine Jenkinson, Tim Ridout, Jonathan Hill, Grace Davidson. Accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Paul Bateman.2018
SolaceSignum RecordsEaton MusicKerenza Peacock, Jonathan Hill, Grace Davidson, Oliver Wass, Sam Brophy, Benedict Moriarty, Sergio Puccini, Henry Hanssen, Beth & Flo, Katherine Jenkinson, Nicholas Holland, Huw Watkins, Budapest Scoring Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Péter Illényi2021

Films and animation [5]

FilmDirectorDetailsYear
Seaview Knights Richard KurtisFull-length film starring James Bolam, Sarah Alexander and Anita Dobson 1994
Virgin MoonPeter Callow1994
Dear Nelson Sarah Cox Channel 4 – BAA Best Short Film Nomination1998
How to Cope with Death (TV Short)Ignassio Ferarez Channel 4 – Nominated best music British Animation Awards2002
The Girl and the Horse (short)Rebecca Manley Slinky Pictures – nominated for 'Best Music' BAAs 20042003
Inseparable Bonds (short)Dr FrankenskippyThe Moving Picture Co.2003
The Big TopRebecca ManleyCommissioned by the Hype Gallery and produced by Maria Manton for Slinky Pictures2004
Dagmars FriendIan Colbart and Ian Carney 2006
Silence is Golden Chris Sheperd Slinky Pictures Won the 2006 TCM Classic Shorts Award at the London Film Festival2006
Over the HillPeter BayntonMcLaren Award for Best New British Animation at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 20072007
A-ZSally Arthur2007
Little FaceMatthew WalkerWinner 'Best Music' San Gio Film Festival 2008 – 3-minute AIR for Channel 42009
Playhouse Presents – Nelly and MelbaChristine Gernon Sky Arts 2012
Playhouse Presents – City Hall Richard Loncraine Sky Arts2012
Lifeclass (short) Chris Shepherd Random Acts2013
The Ringer (short)Chris ShepherdCanal Plus2013
Stick Out Anthony Farquar SmithNominated for Virgin Media Shorts2013
BAAs Title SequenceAnthony Farquar SmithWinner BAAs Title Sequence category2014
A Mountain to ClimbRebecca ManleySelected for Nowness2015
Thomas & Friends: The Great Race David Stoten CGI animated musical adventure film2016
Johnno's DeadChris ShepherdFeatured in the Barbican2016
Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor David StotenCGI animation film2017
DoozyRichard SquiresFeature length biopic2018

Television series

ShowSeriesDirectorDetailsYear
Pongwiffy Series 1 – 26 episodesAlan SimpsonTeleimagination for CiTV 2001
Something ElseSeries 1 -26 episodesBrad NeaveLoonland2001–2007
Metalheads [5] Series 1 – 6 episodesSteve MooreTeleimagination for CBBC 2003
The Cramp Twins [5] Series 2Brian WoodTeleimagination for Cartoon Network / BBC 2004
The Likeaballs [5] Series 1 – 26 episodes Jim Quick BBC / Cosgrove Hall for CBBC2006
Humf Series 1 – 78 episodesLeo NeilsonKing Rollo / E1 Kids for Nick Jr 2007
Boblins Series 1 and 2 – 52 episodesDave GarbittInspire GLG for CiTV currently broadcasting in over 20 countries2008
City HallSeries 1Richard LoncraineSky Arts2012
Skatoony Series 1, 2 and 3 – 39 episodesJames Fox Cartoon Network 2007–2012
Poppy Cat [6] Series 1 and 2 – 104 episodesMallory LewisKing Rollo / Coolabi2011–2014
The Simpsons Couch gag Sylvain Chomet 20th Century Fox 2014
Odd JobbersSeries 1 – 26 episodesCiTV
Monsters vs Monsters7 shortsIan Colbart Nickelodeon
Olly the Little White VanSeries 1, 2 and 3 – 65 episodesDave GarbittChannel 5

Ballet

BalletCompanyChoreographerVenueDetailsYear
Within the HoursThe Royal BalletErico MontesThe LindburyRecorded by the LSO & Kerenza Peacock and reaching number 2 in the UK Specialist Classical Charts2013
PrometheusThe Royal BalletErico MontesThe Lindbury and St James Theatre 2014
Flight of Fancy Tulsa Ballet Ma Cong Tulsa Ballet [7] 2016
Dance Odyssey [8] New York City Ballet Peter Walker David H. Koch Theater2018
The Infinite Ocean San Francisco Ballet Edwaard Liang San Francisco BalletPiece commissioned for new ballet as part of the Unbound Festival [9] 2018
Bacchus Pacific Northwest Ballet Mathew Neenan McCaw Hall Part of the Director's Choice mixed bill [10] 2019
13th HeavenSingapore Dance TheatreEdward LiangLocation: Esplanade, Singapore2019

Instrumental works

Orchestra

WorkDetailsYear
BacchusOrchestra2019
Pacific Northwest BalletOrchestra2019
PoseidonOrchestra2012

Soloist(s) and orchestra

WorkDetailsYear
Lost LakeViolin and Strings2011
Skyward2013
VoyagerViolin, Strings and Piano2013
Flight – Concerto for ViolinViolin and strings2013
Airborne DancesSolo violin and strings2014
FrontiersViolin and strings2015
ArcoViolin and Orchestra2016
MorpheusCello, Piano and Orchestra
Three Piece SuitePremiered by Katherine Jenkinson and Alison Ferr at the Derby Chamber Society Concert2016
SonarPiano, Violin and Orchestra
AnnoSolo violin and strings2018
SpiralPiano, Violin and Orchestra2018
LibertyPiano, Viola, Violin, Orchestra

Soloist(s) and large ensemble (7 or more players)

WorkInstrumentationYear
EpilogueSolo violin and strings2014

Works for 2–6 players

WorkInstrumentationYear
ChillinghamSoprano, Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin2011
Elements2011
Three days in NovemberViolin and Piano2012

Solo keyboard(s)

WorkInstrumentationYear
Childhood SketchesPiano2011
Scenes from the SolentPiano2012
The Calm, The StormPiano2012

Chorus a cappella / chorus plus 1 instrument

WorkInstrumentationYear
A Song for MalalaMale Voice Choir and Piano2013

Chorus and orchestra/ensemble

WorkInstrumentationYear
Air WaltzViolin, Trebles, Strings, Harps2013
AirOrchestra and Voice2022

Solo voice(s) and up to 6 players

WorkInstrumentationYear
London Song CycleSoprano, 2 flutes, 2 marimba, and cello2011

Sound design

WorkDirectorDetailsYear
Dead Cow FarmCarl Cresser1997
Sucked upCarl CresserAnimation film for Channel 4 made by John Parry2003
AnnLee You ProposesArtist: Liam GillickAnimated CG installation for Tate Britain created by MPC (Turner Prize entry)2003
Eye BallLars Magnus Holmgren AKA Dr Frankenskippy2004

Musicals

WorkDetailsYear
TV22Lyrics and story by Paul Gambaccini 2000
Thomas & Friends: The Great Race David Stoten 2016

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