Role

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Composer Conductor

Birth

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July 19, 1952 in Southampton, Hampshire, England

Genre

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Ballet

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Film

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Dominic Muldowney is a British composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on May 19, 1952, in Liverpool, England, Muldowney grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a singer. From a young age, Muldowney showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Muldowney's musical education began at the Liverpool College of Art, where he studied composition and piano. He later went on to study at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where he received a degree in composition. During his time at the college, Muldowney was awarded the prestigious Mendelssohn Scholarship, which allowed him to study at the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna. After completing his studies, Muldowney began his career as a composer, working on a variety of projects in both the classical and popular music worlds. One of his early successes was his collaboration with the British punk band The Clash, for whom he arranged and conducted the orchestral parts on their album "Sandinista!". Muldowney's classical compositions have been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. His works have also been featured in a number of films and television programs, including the BBC's "The Singing Detective" and the film "The Madness of King George". One of Muldowney's most notable works is his opera "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat", which is based on the book of the same name by Oliver Sacks. The opera premiered in 1986 at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London and was later performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. The opera tells the story of a man who suffers from a neurological disorder that causes him to mistake his wife for a hat. Another significant work by Muldowney is his "Concerto for Orchestra", which was commissioned by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and premiered in 1993. The piece is a showcase for the different sections of the orchestra, with each section given a chance to shine in solo passages. The concerto has been praised for its inventive use of orchestration and its ability to showcase the individual talents of the musicians. Muldowney's music is known for its eclectic style, which draws on a wide range of influences, including jazz, rock, and classical music. He has also been praised for his ability to create music that is both accessible and challenging, with a strong sense of melody and rhythm. In addition to his work as a composer, Muldowney has also been involved in music education, teaching at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He has also served as a judge for a number of music competitions, including the BBC Young Musician of the Year. Throughout his career, Muldowney has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1994, he was awarded the Ivor Novello Award for Best Film Theme for his work on the film "The Browning Version". He has also been awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Large-Scale Composition and the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors Gold Badge Award. In conclusion, Dominic Muldowney is a highly respected composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music.

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