Short bio Jake Runestad
Full biography Jake Runestad
Jake Runestad is an award-winning American composer and conductor, born on May 20, 1986, and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is noted for his versatility and wide range of expressive capabilities with music driven by texts , spirituality, and relevant social themes. Runestad is known for his vocal music and has composed music for a wide range of ensembles including choir, orchestra, wind ensemble, and chamber ensembles.
His compositions have been performed by prestigious ensembles such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Netherlands Radio Choir, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Runestad's music has been described as passionate, powerful and contemplative, and it often explores themes such as nature, love, life, and death.
One of his most notable works is "A Silence Haunts Me", a dramatic choral work that earned him much recognition within the choral community. This musical composition is about the experience of deafness and the silence that accompanies it, and it was written for the ACDA Brock Memorial Commission. The piece has been a staple in many choral repertoires since its premiere and has been performed by many prestigious ensembles worldwide.
In addition to composing, Runestad is also a conductor and often leads the performances of his own works. He has been a guest conductor and clinician for a variety of festivals, conferences, and universities around the world.
Overall, Jake Runestad is a highly respected and talented composer and conductor who has made significant contributions to the field of classical music. His works are widely performed, and his passion for the art of music shines through in every piece he creates.
Compositions featuring Jake Runestad
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Secret of the Sea, song for chorus & chamber ensemble | 11:44 min | Choral | 2018 |
| 2 | Proud Music of the Storm, song for chorus & piano | 10:04 min | Choral | 2017 |
| 3 | Live the Questions, song for chorus | 4:53 min | Choral | 2016 |
| 4 | Sayareh, for tenor & chorus | 4:55 min | Choral | 2016 |
| 5 | And So I Go On, for soprano, tenor & double chorus | 6:59 min | Choral | 2015 |
| 6 | Waves, for tenor & double chorus | 7:27 min | Choral | 2015 |
| 7 | Into the Light, for soloists, chorus & chamber orchestra | Choral | 2015 | |
| 8 | Let My Love Be Heard, for chorus | 5:10 min | Choral | 2015 |
| 9 | The Hope of Loving, for soloists, chorus & string quartet | 16:17 min | Choral | 2015 |
| 10 | Why the Caged Bird Sings, for soprano & chorus | 9:06 min | Choral | 2014 |
| 11 | We Can Mend the Sky, song for soprano, chorus, percussion & piano | 8:09 min | Vocal Music | 2014 |
| 12 | Ner Ner, song for chorus | 4:00 min | Choral | 2014 |
| 13 | Spirited Light, for chorus | 4:59 min | Choral | 2014 |
| 14 | Sing, Wearing the Sky, for mezzo-soprano, chorus, violin, percussion & piano | 5:26 min | Vocal Music | 2014 |
| 15 | American Triptych, for chorus | 23:48 min | Choral | 2013 |
| 16 | Reflections, for chorus | 7:15 min | Choral | - |
| 17 | Sleep, Little Baby, Sleep, for chorus | 4:59 min | Choral | - |
| 18 | Nyon Nyon, for chorus | 3:02 min | Choral | - |
| 19 | Nada Te Turbe, for chorus | 5:18 min | Choral | - |
| 20 | Let My Love Be Heard, song | 4:47 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 21 | I Will Lift Mine Eyes, for chorus | 4:22 min | Choral | - |
| 22 | Fear Not, Dear Friend, for soprano, chorus & piano | 6:37 min | Choral | - |
| 23 | Alleluia, for chorus | 3:15 min | Choral | - |
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