Short bio Kenji Bunch
Full biography Kenji Bunch
Kenji Bunch is an American composer and violist recognized for his ability to merge vernacular American influences with classical music to create unique and captivating compositions. He was born on July 27, 1973, and has received widespread acclaim from audiences, performers, and critics alike for his work.
Bunch has made significant contributions to the music industry over the years , writing music for various genres, such as string quartets, ballet, chamber music, and more. He is known for writing music that is accessible to everyone while resisting compromise on his musical ideas. This has earned him a reputation as one of the most engaging, influential, and prolific composers of our time.
Bunch has also collaborated with numerous musicians and groups, further elevating his reputation. He taught viola at the University of Oregon from 2006 to 2013 and currently serves as the Artistic Director of Fear No Music in Portland , Oregon. He has also received various awards throughout his career, including the 2019 Vandoren Emerging Artist Composer Dansr Award.
Bunch continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide with his compositions. He remains passionate about his work, creating music with unique rhythms and captivating melodies. His ability to blend classical music with vernacular American influences has undoubtedly made him one of the most important composers of our time.
Compositions featuring Kenji Bunch
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megalopolis, for string quartet & percussion | 11:54 min | Chamber Music | 2017 |
| 2 | 26.2, for violin, viola, cello & horn | 11:41 min | Chamber Music | 2012 |
| 3 | Alpha Dog, for 2 recorders, viola, cello & piano | 15:10 min | Chamber Music | 2011 |
| 4 | Lost & Found, for viola & percussion | 17:45 min | Chamber Music | 2010 |
| 5 | Duo for viola & vibraphone | 16:16 min | Chamber Music | 2009 |
| 6 | Sarabande for violin | 4:17 min | Chamber Music | 2006 |
| 7 | Drift, for clarinet, viola & piano | 10:27 min | Chamber Music | 2006 |
| 8 | String Circle 1, for viola & string quartet | 13:33 min | Chamber Music | 2005 |
| 9 | Cookbook, for clarinet & piano | 19:41 min | Chamber Music | 2004 |
| 10 | Boiling Point, for string quartet, bass & drum set | 6:30 min | Chamber Music | 2002 |
| 11 | Triple Jump, for marimba | 10:54 min | Chamber Music | 2001 |
| 12 | Luminaria, for violin & harp | 8:17 min | Chamber Music | 2001 |
| 13 | Paraphraseology, for marimba & violin | 16:29 min | Chamber Music | 2000 |
| 14 | Changes of Phase, for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn & bassoon | 13:59 min | Chamber Music | 1999 |
| 15 | Fantasy for violin & orchestra | 14:50 min | Concerto | 1998 |
| 16 | Suite for viola & piano | 17:36 min | Chamber Music | 1998 |
| 17 | Crawlspace, for solo cello | 5:05 min | Chamber Music | 1996 |
| 18 | Slow Dance, for piano trio | 9:54 min | Chamber Music | 1996 |
| 19 | Concerto for piano trio & orchestra (or 2 percussionists) | 6:38 min | Concerto | 1996 |
| 20 | Groovebox Variations, for piano trio & electronics | 6:09 min | Chamber Music | 1973 |
| 21 | Velocity, for flute & piano | 8:07 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Until Next Time, for violin | 5:23 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Broken Music, for cello & piano | 18:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | The Snow Queen, ballet in 2 acts | 102:17 min | Orchestral | - |
| 25 | The Devil's Box, for amplified viola & orchestra | 21:57 min | Concerto | - |
| 26 | The Demon Barber, for piano (after Sondheim) | 5:07 min | Keyboard | - |
| 27 | Swift Shift | 27:46 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 28 | Porgy and Bess Fantasy, for piano trio | 15:19 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 29 | Dies Irie, for piano trio | 5:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 30 | Aspects of an Elephant, for orchestra | 21:45 min | Orchestral | - |
| 31 | Magic Hour, for piano trio | 2:26 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac, for piano trio | 4:34 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 33 | Four Flashbacks, for clarinet, viola & piano | 14:08 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 34 | Hobgoblinry, for viola & harpsichord | 7:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 35 | Hide Those Eyes (after Henry Purcell), for cello, piano & percussion | 5:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Kenji Bunch
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
John Harbison, Kenji Bunch, Anna Weesner, Andrew Waggoner - Lark Quartet – A Farewell Celebration(CD, Album) | 2019 | Bridge Records (4) |
| 2 |  |
Lark Quartet, Kenji Bunch – Megalopolis(File, MP3, Single) | 2019 | Bridge Records (4) |
| 3 |  |
Shepherd, Currier, Rouse, Bunch, Barber, Oregon Symphony, Carlos Kalmar – Aspects Of America(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album) | 2018 | PentaTone |
| 4 |  |
Kenji Bunch, Orchestra Next, Brian McWhorter (2) – The Snow Queen(2×CD, Album) | 2017 | Innova Recordings |
| 5 |  |
Kenji Bunch, Anthony Constantino, Michael Kimber, Libby Larson, Dana Wilson, The Waldland Ensemble – American Voices - New Music for Clarinet, Viola and Piano(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2016 | MSR Classics |
| 6 |  |
Atlanta Chamber Players, John Harbison, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Norman Dello Joio, Kenji Bunch – Songs America Loves to Sing: Old & New Music for Winds, Strings & Piano(CD, ) | 2006 | MSR Classics |
| 7 |  |
Demo(CDr, Album, Promo) | 2001 | The Levavy Collection |
| 8 |  |
Bruch, Bloch, Bunch, Sarasate, Ittai Shapira, Charles Hazlewood – Works For Violin And Orchestra(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1999 | EMI Classics Debut |
| 9 |  |
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival, Marya Martin, Moravec, Rorem, Bunch, MacCombie – BcmfPremieres(CD, Stereo) | - | BCMF Records |
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