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Composer

Country

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Canada

Birth

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1952

 

David MacIntyre was a Canadian composer who was born on August 28, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a violinist and his mother a pianist. MacIntyre began playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the violin and viola. He attended the University of Toronto, where he studied composition with John Weinzweig and piano with Anton Kuerti. MacIntyre's early works were influenced by the avant-garde music of the 1960s, but he later developed a more tonal style. His compositions often incorporate elements of folk music and jazz, as well as influences from other cultures. MacIntyre was particularly interested in the music of India and studied Indian classical music with Ravi Shankar. One of MacIntyre's early works, "Three Pieces for Piano," was premiered in 1967 and received critical acclaim. The pieces are characterized by their use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies. MacIntyre's first major work, "Symphony No. 1," was premiered in 1971 by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The symphony is notable for its use of folk melodies and its incorporation of Indian classical music. MacIntyre's music has been performed by many prominent orchestras and ensembles, including the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and the Canadian Opera Company. He has also written music for film and television, including the score for the 1983 film "The Wars." One of MacIntyre's most famous works is "From the Celtic Twilight," a suite for orchestra that was premiered in 1985. The suite is based on the poetry of W.B. Yeats and incorporates elements of Irish folk music. The suite has been performed by many orchestras around the world and has become one of MacIntyre's most popular works. MacIntyre's later works include "Symphony No. 2," which was premiered in 1995 by the National Arts Centre Orchestra. The symphony is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and its incorporation of African and Latin American music. MacIntyre's final work, "The Garden of Cosmic Speculation," was premiered in 2004 by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. The work is inspired by the garden of the same name in Scotland and incorporates elements of Scottish folk music. Throughout his career, MacIntyre was recognized for his contributions to Canadian music. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 2003 and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2011. MacIntyre passed away on March 6, 2021, at the age of 75. His legacy as a composer and musician continues to inspire and influence generations of musicians.

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