Short bio Giles Swayne
Full biography Giles Swayne
Giles Swayne is a British composer, born on June 30th, 1946 in Hitchin, UK. He started playing the piano at an early age and began writing music, encouraged by his cousin Elizabeth Maconchy who was also a composer. He went on to study music at Trinity College and later obtained a PhD degree in composition from King's College London.
Swayne's music is known for its sustained, muscular lines and its unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles. He has composed music for various genres including chamber, orchestral, vocal, and choral music. Some of his works include "Convocation" for wind ensemble, "Everybloom" for choir and orchestra, and "Missa Tiburtina" for a cappella choir.
Swayne has also worked as a composer-in-residence for various institutions, including the London borough of Hounslow from 1980 to 1983. He has influenced a number of young composers and has taught music composition at various music schools including the Royal Academy of Music, King's College London, and the Dartington International Summer School.
Overall, Giles Swayne is a celebrated British composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music with his unique compositions that often push the boundaries of traditional music genres.
Albums featuring Giles Swayne
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Elizabeth Maconchy, Nicola LeFanu, Giles Swayne, Malu Lin – Relationships(CD, Album) | 2021 | Resonus Classics |
| 2 |  |
Giles Swayne, Simon Niemiński – Stations Of The Cross(CD, Album) | 2020 | Resonus Classics |
| 3 |  |
Clare Hammond - Julian Anderson (2), Philip Grange, Piers Hellawell, Kenneth Hesketh And Giles Swayne – Piano Polyptych(CDr, ) | 2011 | Prima Facie (2) |
| 4 |  |
Florence Mustric, Swayne, Elmore, Bovet, Duruflé, Schumann, Bach – Florence Mustric Plays Volume 3 | Just For Fun: Riff-Raff And Rhumba(CD, ) | 2010 | MSR Classics |
| 5 |  |
Giles Swayne, Raphael Wallfisch, The Dmitri Ensemble, Graham Ross – Stabat Mater / The Silent Land / Magnificat I / Ave Verum Corpus(CD, Album) | 2010 | Naxos |
| 6 |  |
Giles Swayne - Robert Irvine, Fali Pavri – Music For Cello And Piano(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2007 | Delphian |
| 7 |  |
Giles Swayne, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain, Laudibus, Michael Bonaventure, Stephen Wallace, Mike Brewer (2) – Convocation(CD, Album) | 2006 | Delphian |
| 8 |  |
Cry | 1985 | BBC Records |
Videos featuring Giles Swayne
Giles Swayne "Symphony for small orchestra"
Giles Swayne, Symphony for small orchestra (1984)
Langham Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Cleobury (Conductor)
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