Elaine Agnew (born 1967) is an Irish composer.[1][2]

Elaine Agnew
Born1967 (age 56–57)
Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
OriginLarne
Genresjazz
Occupation(s)composer, performer, playwright
Instrumentpiano
Years activelate 1950s–present
LabelsBeechpark Records

Early life

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Elaine Agnew studied composition at Queen’s University Belfast with Kevin Volans and at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with James MacMillan.[3][4][5]

Career

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Agnew was a commissioned composer at the 2012 BBC Proms. ‘Dark Hedges’ was premiered by the Ulster Youth Orchestra, the Ulster Orchestra and flautist Sir James Galway in London’s Royal Albert Hall.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Klein, Axel (6 August 2001). Irish Classical Recordings: A Discography of Irish Art Music. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 9780313317422 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "The Agnewsletter". Agnew Association of America. 6 August 1996 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Elaine Agnew". Contemporary Music Centre. 20 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Aosdána". aosdana.artscouncil.ie.
  5. ^ Klein, Axel (6 August 2001). Irish Classical Recordings: A Discography of Irish Art Music. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 9780313317422 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "Elaine Agnew - Belfast based Composer". elaineagnew.com.