Dr James Weeks (born 1978) is a British composer, conductor and teacher of composition.
Weeks was educated at the University of Cambridge, [1] before studying a Ph.D in Composition under Michael Finnissy at the University of Southampton. [2] 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, [4] which he co-founded with the soprano Juliet Fraser in 2002. [5]
As well as a composer and conductor, Weeks is also an active writer on classical music, working with the Guardian, [6] Tempo [7] and the BBC. [8]
He is currently assistant professor in music at Durham University, [9] previously head of composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. [10]
Dr James Weeks (born 1978) is a British composer, conductor and teacher of composition.
Weeks was educated at the University of Cambridge, [1] before studying a Ph.D in Composition under Michael Finnissy at the University of Southampton. [2] 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, [4] which he co-founded with the soprano Juliet Fraser in 2002. [5]
As well as a composer and conductor, Weeks is also an active writer on classical music, working with the Guardian, [6] Tempo [7] and the BBC. [8]
He is currently assistant professor in music at Durham University, [9] previously head of composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. [10]