Alex Paxton (born 1990) is an English composer and trombonist known for his maximalist compositions that often incorporate elements of jazz, baroque music and new complexity.[1][2]
Alex Paxton | |
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| Born | 1990 (age 33–34) Manchester, England |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Contemporary Classical, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician |
| Instrument | Trombone |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Labels | NMC Recordings, Delphian Records |
| Website | https://alexpaxtonmusic.com/ |
Education and Career
editPaxton studied jazz trombone performance at the Royal Academy of Music before receiving an MMus in composition from the Royal College of Music.[3]
As a trombone soloist he has performed with orchestras such as the London Sinfonietta, Ensemble Modern, Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra.[4][5]
As a composer his new music by the London Symphony Orchestra[6], Danish National Symphony Orchestra[7], London Sinfonietta[4] and the WDR Symphony[8].
In 2021, his piece Sometimes Voices won an Ivor Novello Award.[9] He was also nominated for an Ivor in 2022 for Best Composition for Chamber Ensemble for his piece Music for Bosch People [10]and in 2023 for Best Large Ensemble Composition for his piece ilolli-pop.[11]
Paxton was selected as the winner of the 2023 Hindemith Prize at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival.[12]
Paxton's debut record Music for Bosch People was released by NMC Recordings[13] in 2021 and his record Happy Music for Orchestra was released by Delphian Records in 2023.[14]
Paxton is currently a composition professor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.[15]
References
edit- ^ Colter Walls, Seth (29 April 2021). "In a Dark Time, This Music Will Make You Smile". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Gottschalk, Kurt (6 July 2024). "Ensemble Modern stages a post-war Modernist revival". bachtrack.com. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Sound and Music Profile". Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ a b "TAPESTRIES". London Sinfonietta. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ de Somogy, Zygmund (2021-05-24). "Interview: Alex Paxton | PRXLUDES". PRXLUDES | beyond genre. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Spero, Josh (20 April 2023). "Composer Alex Paxton: 'I want to make the music that makes me feel most alive to write'". Financial Times. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Maddocks, Fiona (2023-05-13). "Classical home listening: Carl Nielsen: The Symphonies; Alex Paxton's Happy Music for Orchestra". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Hromin, Michelle (2024-02-28). "5 Questions to Alex Paxton (composer, improvising trombonist)". I CARE IF YOU LISTEN. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ MacMillan, Jamie (9 December 2021). "The Ivors Composer Awards 2021 winners announced". PRS for Music. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Ophelia, Maya (2022-10-18). "The Ivors Composer Awards 2022 Nominations Announced". The Ivors Academy. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Harteam Moore, Sam (18 October 2023). "The Ivors Classical Awards 2023 nominees announced". PRS for Music. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ NDR. "Alex Paxton: Kompositionen mit kindlichem Blick". www.ndr.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Alex Paxton: Music for Bosch People". NMC Recordings. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Quietus, The (2023-05-01). "Alex Paxton — Happy Music For Orchestra". The Quietus. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Composition". Trinity Laban. Retrieved 2024-11-04.