Simon
Thorne is one of the leading composers working
in Wales today. Here is music of enormous range, that consistently
challenges structures and norms. From dark, noisy Zappa inspired
‘operas’ to serene Baroque chamber music, this is
also work of rare beauty.
He studied composition in Poland with Zbigniew Rudzinski and Boglusaw
Schaffer. He made experimental theatre with Akademia Ruchu, also with
Grotowski's Teatr Laboratorium, Odin Teatret, Cardiff Laboratory
Theatre and the Meredith Monk Ensemble...
...then there was Man Act – lots of men in suits making
intense physical theatre against a backdrop of high octane live rock
and roll. Afterwards there was The Canton Opera Company, The Wales Jazz
Composers Orchestra, The Cherubs, The Canton Café Orchestra,
and…
...along
the way he has made work for the Experimental Studios of Polish Radio,
Welsh National Opera, Scottish National Orchestra, BBC National
Orchestra of Wales, Welsh Baroque Orchestra and…
...he
composes, plays violin and viola, and mean jazz piano