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First name: James
Last name: Weeks
Dates: 1978
Category: Quartet
Nationality: British
Opus name: The Lewisham Harmony (2008)
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Peculiarities: http://jamesweeks.org/the-lewisham-harmony/ https://britishmusiccollection.org.uk/searchpage#adv-search-form-anchor
Information: Composer website: http://jamesweeks.org/ From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dr James Weeks (1978) is a British composer, conductor and teacher of composition. Weeks was educated at the University of Cambridge, before studying a Ph.D in Composition under Michael Finnissy at the University of Southampton. His works have been performed by internationally renowned ensembles and soloists such as London Sinfonietta, Apartment House, Quatuor Bozzini, Alison Balsom, EXAUDI, Morgan/Dullea, Wandelweiser, New London Chamber Choir, Uroboros Ensemble, Endymion, Anton Lukoszevieze and Christopher Redgate.[3] Weeks is also well known for his work with EXAUDI, which he co-founded with the soprano Juliet Fraser in 2002. As well as a composer and conductor, Weeks is also an active writer on classical music, working with the Guardian, Tempo and the BBC. He is currently assistant professor in music at Durham University, previously head of composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.