James Whitbourn
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James Whitbourn (born 17 August 1963, Kent, UK) is a British composer.
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[edit] Biography
Now well established as a composer for concert hall and screen, James Whitbourn began his career as a programme maker at the BBC, producing many award-winning programmes. His close association with the BBC Philharmonic resulted in three large-scale commissions. In addition to his lush orchestral scores, James has a special affinity for choral music. His Son of God Mass in particular has received many performances worldwide by artists including Leonard Slatkin, Robert Tear and Katherine Jenkins. Television credits include music for the BBC’s coverage of the Queen Mother’s funeral, and the sixtieth anniversary of D-Day.
[edit] Career highlights
- 2000 - winner of Sandford St Martin Premier Award (with poet Michael Symmons Roberts).
- 2001 - A Finer Truth – debut album of choral works – released by Et’cetera.
- 2001 - orchestral score of multi award-winning BBC1 series Son of God.
- 2002 - Living Voices premiered in New York concert on the first anniversary of 9/11.
- 2004 - set prayer by Desmond Tutu for the Commonwealth Observance, Westminster Abbey.
- 2005 - movements from Annelies performed at the National Holocaust Commemoration, Palace of Westminster.
[edit] Key works
- Pika (2000; tenor, speaker, orchestra)
- Son of God Mass (2000; choir, saxophone, organ)
- The Wounds (2001; soprano, speaker, strings)
- Whirlwind (2002; tenor, speaker, choir, orchestra)
- Annelies (2004; soprano, choir, orchestra)
- Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Collegium Regale)(2005; tenor, choir, organ)
[edit] Selected recordings
- The Mystery of Love; Son of God Mass - Et’cetera KTC1284
- Miracle of Tears - Opus Arte DVD OA0817D
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