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David Gorton is a British composer who was born in 1978 in London. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a composer and his mother a pianist. Gorton began playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the violin and viola. He attended the Purcell School of Music in London and later studied composition at the Royal Academy of Music. Gorton's early works were influenced by the music of composers such as Stravinsky, Bartok, and Ligeti. His compositions often feature complex rhythms and harmonies, and he is known for his use of extended techniques and unconventional instrumentation. One of Gorton's early works, "The Devil's Interval," was written for the London Sinfonietta and premiered in 2003. The piece features a solo viola and a chamber ensemble and explores the dissonant interval known as the tritone. The work received critical acclaim and established Gorton as a rising star in the contemporary classical music scene. In 2005, Gorton was commissioned by the BBC Symphony Orchestra to write a piece for their "Total Immersion" festival. The resulting work, "The Imaginary Museum," is a large-scale orchestral work that draws inspiration from the idea of a museum of imaginary objects. The piece features a wide range of instruments, including a toy piano and a musical saw, and incorporates elements of jazz and folk music. Gorton's music has been performed by a number of leading ensembles and orchestras, including the London Sinfonietta, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also collaborated with a number of prominent soloists, including violinist Jennifer Koh and pianist Joanna MacGregor. In addition to his work as a composer, Gorton is also an active performer and conductor. He has conducted a number of his own works and has performed as a violist with a variety of ensembles. Gorton's more recent works have continued to explore new and innovative approaches to composition. His 2015 work "The Imagined Forest," for example, is a multimedia piece that combines live music with video projections and spoken word. The work was commissioned by the London Sinfonietta and premiered at the Southbank Centre in London. Overall, David Gorton is a composer who has made a significant impact on the contemporary classical music scene. His works are known for their complexity and innovation, and he has established himself as a leading figure in the field. With a growing body of work and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of classical music, Gorton is sure to continue making waves in the years to come.

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