Birth

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August 24, 1959 in Bristol, Avon, England

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

Malcolm Creese is a renowned double bassist, composer, and arranger in the world of classical music. He was born on August 22, 1962, in London, England. From a young age, Creese showed a keen interest in music and began playing the double bass at the age of 12. He was inspired by his father, who was a jazz pianist, and his mother, who was a classical pianist. Creese attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied under the tutelage of renowned double bassist Rodney Slatford. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and went on to pursue a successful career in music. Creese has performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the English Chamber Orchestra. He has also collaborated with many renowned musicians, such as Nigel Kennedy, Julian Lloyd Webber, and John Williams. One of Creese's most notable performances was his solo performance of Giovanni Bottesini's Double Bass Concerto No. 2 with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1990. The performance was highly acclaimed and cemented Creese's reputation as one of the world's leading double bassists. In addition to his work as a performer, Creese is also an accomplished composer and arranger. He has written numerous pieces for the double bass, including his own concerto, which he premiered with the English Chamber Orchestra in 2005. He has also arranged music for various ensembles, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Creese has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1991, he was awarded the prestigious Shell/LSO Scholarship, which allowed him to study with renowned double bassist Gary Karr in the United States. He was also a finalist in the 1993 Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York. In addition to his work as a performer and composer, Creese is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at the Royal Academy of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. He is known for his innovative teaching methods and has inspired many young musicians to pursue careers in music. Creese continues to perform, compose, and teach, and his contributions to the world of classical music have been invaluable. He is widely regarded as one of the world's leading double bassists and his work has inspired countless musicians around the world.

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