Hayley Savage
Hayley has received many premieres of her own works, which are mostly commissions and range from concerti and symphonic music to choral pieces. Hayley’s concerto English Fantasia for Guitar and String Orchestra, written for John Mills, has received many performances, in the UK, Scandinavia, the US and Canada, where it was broadcast on CBC Radio in 2002. Hayley has also composed music for Poet Laureate nominee U.A. Fanthorpe.
In 1999 Hayley won the Worshipful Company of Musicians Ivor Mairants Guitar Award, London and has since worked and performed in many countries including Scandinavia, the US, Canada, Europe and Africa. As a composer, she has recently been featured in a television documentary about the arts.
As well as performing in chamber music with the Emerald Ensemble, Bristol, Hayley is a member of theAppassionata Guitar Trio, who perform extensively both at home and abroad. They have just recently released their second album – Beyond Horizons - which explores music by English composers both past and present. This and their debut album – Let Go – have received glowing reviews.
After being commissioned to compose a new guitar duo for the Long Island Guitar festival’s special 15th anniversary celebrations, Hayley was asked to make a return visit in 2008 to perform some of her own new works which appear on her brand new album – Crossed Wires and Coloured Strings – which has since been endorsed by guitarist composer Andrew York and accepted by the record label Chandos to appear on their new download site.
Forthcoming projects include a concert with legendary guitarist Gordon Giltrap, a commission to compose a major work for the great jazz saxophonist Andy Shepherd accompanied by strings, percussion and the modern vocal group “The Juice” and also a natural history project involving school children – a huge underground cave and a performance of Hayley’s orchestral odyssey “Luna Nueva.”
“Whether it be a piece for orchestra, piano, guitar or whatever, any new composition by the highly talented English guitarist composer Hayley Savage is to be eagerly anticipated.”
Steve Marsh – Classical Guitar Magazine
Quotes
Conductors say :-
Johnathan Trim - "…the wonderfully atmospheric music of Hayley Savage ... in my opinion Hayley is England's foremost composer.'
Peter Gardner - "... it's wonderful to play this concerto".
Mark Finch - "...the work of an individual and very talented composer, a view that was confirmed by hearing B.R.A.C.E Baroque... and it is incumbent on the likes of me to ensure that your music is heard".
John Mills says – "Thank you to Hayley for bringing us this wonderful concerto".
Audiences say - "BC.AD. by Hayley Savage ... sent shivers of pleasure down my spine".
Works
A sample of Hayley's work can be found below. Click on a link to view a sample of the score:
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Eligie - Johann Kaspar Mertz
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Lob der Thränen - Franz Schubert
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Coming events
2009 Diary
1st March, 7.30pm Ealing Guitar Society – Solo Recital (details tba).
TBA Blackburn Solo Recital - Details tba.
25th April, 7pm Solo Recital alongside Gordon Giltrap
St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Montpellier Street, Montpellier, Cheltenham, GL50 1SP. Tickets: £14.00 - To book phone 0844 576 2210 or visit www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk or visit Cheltenham Town Hall Booking Office: Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL501QA. Event is organised by www.toonguitars.com makers of professional quality hand made acoustic guitars.
April/May TBA - Bristol Classical Guitar Society – Solo Recital
20th June 6.00pm – 8.00pm - Performance of orchestral work “Luna Nueva”
Clearwell Caves near Coleford, Forest of Dean.
19th July - Violin and Guitar Recital – with violinist Roger Huckle
Roseland Music Society, Cornwall. To include premiere of new violin/guitar work.
Autumn TBA - Premiere of new work for Andy Shepherd
