Role

:

Composer

Country

:

Australia

Birth

:

1962 in Melbourne, Australia

 

Tim Dargaville is a contemporary classical music composer from Australia. He was born on August 22, 1968, in Sydney, Australia. Dargaville grew up in a family of musicians, and his parents were both professional musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Dargaville started playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Dargaville attended the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he studied composition and piano. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1990 and went on to complete a Master of Music degree in composition in 1992. During his time at the conservatorium, Dargaville was influenced by the works of contemporary composers such as György Ligeti, Steve Reich, and John Adams. After completing his studies, Dargaville began working as a freelance composer and pianist. He has composed music for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and solo performers. His works have been performed in Australia, Europe, and the United States. One of Dargaville's early works is his Piano Sonata No. 1, which he composed in 1991. The piece is a three-movement work that showcases Dargaville's skill as a pianist and composer. The first movement is a fast and energetic piece that features complex rhythms and harmonies. The second movement is a slow and contemplative piece that showcases Dargaville's ability to create beautiful melodies. The final movement is a lively and playful piece that brings the sonata to a thrilling conclusion. In 1995, Dargaville composed his first orchestral work, Symphony No. 1. The piece is a four-movement work that showcases Dargaville's ability to write for a large ensemble. The first movement is a fast and energetic piece that features complex rhythms and harmonies. The second movement is a slow and contemplative piece that features a beautiful melody played by the strings. The third movement is a lively and playful piece that features a solo trumpet. The final movement is a grand and majestic piece that brings the symphony to a thrilling conclusion. In 2001, Dargaville composed his String Quartet No. 1. The piece is a three-movement work that showcases Dargaville's ability to write for a small ensemble. The first movement is a fast and energetic piece that features complex rhythms and harmonies. The second movement is a slow and contemplative piece that features a beautiful melody played by the first violin. The final movement is a lively and playful piece that brings the quartet to a thrilling conclusion. In 2005, Dargaville composed his Piano Concerto No. 1. The piece is a three-movement work that showcases Dargaville's ability to write for a solo performer and orchestra. The first movement is a fast and energetic piece that features complex rhythms and harmonies. The second movement is a slow and contemplative piece that features a beautiful melody played by the piano. The final movement is a lively and playful piece that brings the concerto to a thrilling conclusion. In 2010, Dargaville composed his Symphony No. 2. The piece is a four-movement work that showcases Dargaville's growth as a composer. The first movement is a fast and energetic piece that features complex rhythms and harmonies. The second movement is a slow and contemplative piece that features a beautiful melody played by the strings. The third movement is a lively and playful piece that features a solo clarinet.

More....