Role

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Composer  

Birth

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February 20, 1971 in London, England

Death

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September 14, 2022

 

Paul Sartin is a renowned classical music composer, performer, and arranger. He was born on 6th May 1974 in Hampshire, England. Sartin grew up in a musical family, and his parents were both music teachers. His father played the piano, and his mother was a singer. Sartin started playing the violin at the age of six and later learned to play the oboe and cor anglais. Sartin attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied oboe and cor anglais. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1996. During his time at the academy, Sartin was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the European Union Youth Orchestra. After completing his studies, Sartin became a freelance musician and performed with various orchestras and ensembles. He played with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Sartin also played with the folk band Bellowhead, which won several awards, including two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. In addition to performing, Sartin is also a composer and arranger. He has written music for various ensembles, including the London Mozart Players, the City of London Sinfonia, and the BBC Concert Orchestra. Sartin's compositions are influenced by classical music, folk music, and jazz. One of Sartin's most notable compositions is his Concerto for Oboe and Strings. The piece was commissioned by the City of London Sinfonia and premiered in 2006. The concerto is in three movements and features the oboe as the solo instrument. The piece is known for its lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies. Sartin has also arranged music for various ensembles, including Bellowhead and the London Symphony Orchestra. His arrangements often combine classical music with folk music, creating a unique sound that is both traditional and modern. In addition to his work as a composer and performer, Sartin is also a music educator. He has taught at various music schools and workshops, including the Royal Academy of Music and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. Sartin is passionate about music education and believes that everyone should have access to music. Sartin's contributions to classical music have been recognized with several awards and honors. In 2010, he was awarded the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Group with Bellowhead. In 2014, he was awarded the Gold Badge of Merit by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors for his contributions to music. In conclusion, Paul Sartin is a talented classical music composer, performer, and arranger. His compositions and arrangements are influenced by classical music, folk music, and jazz, creating a unique sound that is both traditional and modern. Sartin's contributions to music have been recognized with several awards and honors, and he continues to inspire and educate musicians around the world.

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