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Composer Conductor  

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Canada

 

Tim Brady is a Canadian composer, guitarist, and music educator who has made significant contributions to the world of contemporary classical music. Born on October 11, 1956, in Montreal, Quebec, Brady grew up in a musical family and began playing the guitar at the age of 12. He studied music at Concordia University in Montreal, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1979 and a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1982. Brady's early musical influences included rock and roll, blues, and jazz, but he soon became interested in contemporary classical music and began composing his own works. In the 1980s, he was a member of the Montreal-based new music ensemble, Bradyworks, which he founded in 1988. The ensemble performed his compositions as well as works by other contemporary composers. One of Brady's early works, "24 Frames," was a multimedia piece that combined live music with film and video projections. The piece was performed by Bradyworks and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. This success led to other multimedia works, including "The Structure of Things," which was performed at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in 1990. In the 1990s, Brady began to focus more on solo guitar works, and his compositions for the instrument have become some of his most well-known pieces. His "Guitar Concerto No. 1" was premiered by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra in 1995, and his "Guitar Concerto No. 2" was premiered by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in 2000. Both works showcase Brady's virtuosic guitar playing and his ability to blend classical and contemporary styles. Brady's compositions often explore themes of technology, science, and the environment. His "Symphony No. 1: Frames" was inspired by the work of the American photographer Eadweard Muybridge, who was known for his studies of motion and time. The symphony was premiered by the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal in 2002 and has since been performed by other orchestras around the world. Another notable work by Brady is "Atmosphères," a piece for guitar and electronics that was inspired by the changing climate and environment. The piece features a guitar soloist who is accompanied by a computer-generated soundscape that includes recordings of natural sounds such as wind, water, and birds. The piece was premiered in 2008 and has been performed by guitarists around the world. In addition to his work as a composer, Brady is also a respected music educator. He has taught at Concordia University, the University of Montreal, and the University of Quebec in Montreal, and has given masterclasses and workshops around the world. He is also the founder and artistic director of the Bradyworks ensemble, which continues to perform his works and the works of other contemporary composers. Brady has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music, including the Prix Opus for Composer of the Year in 2009 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. His works have been commissioned and performed by orchestras, ensembles, and soloists around the world, and he continues to be a leading figure in the world of contemporary classical music.

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