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In
addition to his arranging and orchestrating for recordings, West End
galas and theatre productions, Michael is also a composer.
He originally studied composition at Huddersfield. In 2007 he furthered his study by successfully completing a Diploma in Composition for the Media. He has written incidental music for stage, and his film credits include scoring the short “Break” and a full length feature "Night Junkies". Other works include commissions for choral works and various orchestral pieces, including Serenade for Solo Violin and String Orchestra. In addition to being invited to score music for two new TV projects, 2008 saw the first performances of his Romance No 1 for Cello and Piano, as well as the Pie Jesu for boy treble. In December 2008 he was commissioned to write a short piece for members of the Royal Ballet, choreographed by Ludovic Ondiviela, which premiered in The Clore Studio, Royal Opera House, as part of their 'Draft Works' series. This was so successful that Michael was subsequently invited to develop it further, and it premiered in "New Work in the Linbury" at the Opera House in May 2009. He has recently finished working on a new commission, Jazz Suite No. 1 for the Syred Sinfonia which premiered in February 2010.  |
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