Commissioned by Orchestra Vitae 2016, Arches was premiered in St. Johns Smith Square, London 5th October 2016. 

Arches is inspired by ups and downs (in many senses of the phrase). This concert commemorates the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, and therefore as the work developed it became structured around the theatrical elements and dynamics in relationships, and emotional ups and downs we go through. This is something we see in all of his work, and I was particularly interested in how he communicated this in an often playful and dynamic way, which is what shaped the character of this piece. 

I am very pleased to have the world premiere given in this venue as I have been very influenced by the architecture in St. Johns Smith Square, which originally gave the piece its’ title; Arches.

© Dani Howard 2016
www.danihoward.com
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Arches

I'm a composer and music teacher. I moved to New Mexico in 1971 for the "space, light and timelessness" and wrote music, raised a family, directed the Albuquerque Boy Choir and taught piano, voice and composition. Semi-retired, I still teach in Albuquerque and at my composing and teaching retreat in Northern New Mexico.

My catalog contains over 90 works, for students and professionals, from chamber music, orchestral and choral music, to pieces for harp, organ, guitar and piano. The music is tonal and accessible, yet distinctive and memorable. It often portrays the power and magic of the rugged beauty and ancient cultures of my adopted state of New Mexico.

I was recognized in 1980 as the USA Composer of the Year by the Music Teachers National Association for "Voices from Chaco: Concertino for Piano and Woodwind Quintet." In 1985, "Fajada Butte" was performed in the Kennedy Center by the National Repertory Orchestra for the 20th anniversary of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Motto: Create without owning, give without expecting, guide without forcing.

From an old iMac with a few digital plugins and a small cubase soundcard trying to make some modest music. Everything - from epic choirs to a small piccolo - is played on a little midi keyboard. 

It's not perfect but highly satisfying!

Jean-Marc is a composer, sound designer, and pianist based in NYC.

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Pianiste, Compositeur.
Eric Dartel compose au piano sous l'inspiration d'harmonies riches qui s'assemblent naturellement en mouvements fluides sous ses doigts. Il enrichit parfois sa musique du timbre d'autres instruments acoustiques, voire électro. Libres de toute contrainte, ses propositions mélodieuses aux couleurs multiples sont autant d'invitations au voyage.
 Eric Dartel composes inspired by the rich harmonies naturally emerging in fluid movements underneath his fingertips. From time to time, he enriches his work with the voices of other accoustic instruments, possibly even adding an electronic touch here and there. Dartel's music, multi-colored and melodious, free from all constraint, invites the listener on a journey.

• Passionate Goosebumps-Creator • 

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Gustav Lindsten is a composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Stockholm, Sweden. Having spent most of his musical career as an interdisciplinary artist, Gustav has mainly composed music for the theatre and the stage. 

Through his electronic as well as acoustic works, Gustav explores themes of
nostalgia, introspection and the interpolation between nature and 
technology. Gathering most of his inspiration from the imperfections of lofi-gear, field recordings, modular synthesis and his own background in the contemporary classical music scene in Stockholm.

Music composed by Daniel Floyd.  https://ko-fi.com/danfloyd

Arches

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