Role

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Composer  

Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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1952 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Judith Bingham is a British composer who was born on June 1, 1952, in Nottingham, England. She grew up in a musical family, with her father being a church organist and her mother a singer. Bingham began playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the cello and the viola. She attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she studied composition with Alan Bush and piano with Gordon Green. Bingham's early works were influenced by the avant-garde music of the 1960s and 1970s, but she later developed a more tonal and accessible style. Her music often incorporates elements of folk music, medieval chant, and jazz. Bingham has written works for a variety of ensembles, including orchestra, choir, and chamber groups. One of Bingham's most famous works is "The Darkness is No Darkness," a choral piece based on a text by the 16th-century mystic John of the Cross. The piece was commissioned by the BBC for the 2002 Proms and has since been performed by choirs around the world. Another notable work is "The Secret Garden," an opera based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The opera premiered in 2013 at the Royal Opera House in London. Bingham has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Ivor Novello Award for Classical Music in 2004 and the British Composer Award for Choral Music in 2010. She has also been commissioned by many prestigious organizations, including the BBC, the Royal Opera House, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Bingham's music is known for its emotional depth and spiritual themes. She has said that her goal as a composer is to create music that "speaks to the soul." Her works often explore themes of love, loss, and redemption, and are characterized by their rich harmonies and lyrical melodies. In addition to her work as a composer, Bingham is also a respected conductor and teacher. She has conducted many of her own works and has taught composition at the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Holloway, University of London. Overall, Judith Bingham is a highly respected composer whose work has been performed and recorded by some of the world's leading musicians. Her music is known for its emotional depth and spiritual themes, and she continues to be a major figure in the world of classical music.

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