Many Vancouver natives have become famous and very successful. It can be credited to the city’s special atmosphere or, on the contrary, it is the people themselves who endow Vancouver with such a feature. One way or another, it is difficult to argue that the local population is very talented. It could be proven by the large number of famous personalities who were born in Vancouver. They glorify their hometown with honour and dignity, strengthening its reputation as a city of talented people.
In this article, we will tell you about the Vancouver composer who captivates listeners with his creativity and unique style.
David MacIntyre is a well-known Canadian composer who creates theatre, opera, choral, orchestral and chamber music. He closely cooperates with Vancouver theatres. In addition, MacIntyre is a professor at Simon Fraser University. His music is known, loved and performed in many countries around the world.
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Early years
David MacIntyre was born in Saskatchewan. As a child, he was fond of wind instruments, theatre, vocals and piano.
In 1969, he attended the Banff School for Fine Arts. Later, he entered the University of Saskatchewan. There he studied composition with Murray Adaskin. Later, the future composer decided to continue his studies at the University of Victoria. There, he became a student of Rudolf Komorous.
In 1977, David wrote his first opera Humulus the Mute. Its premiere took place in 1979 at the presentation of the production by George Corwin.
Profitable offer
In 1979, David MacIntyre was invited to teach at one of the faculties of Simon Fraser University. Thus, he became one of the co-founders of the special Contemporary Music program. David was also entrusted with teaching a course in music composition. In addition, he was engaged in interdisciplinary cooperation.
He worked at the university for 38 years, until he retired in early September 2017.
Creative activity
In 1983, the composer collaborated with one of the famous choreographers Karen Jamieson. They were working on Sisyphus, which later was recognized as one of the best compositions of the 20th century.
In 1988, his music, created together with Jean Perreault, was also highly praised in the New York Times.
Thus, the publication noted that the score, written by Vancouver composer David MacIntyre, can be considered perfect in its fragmentary structure.
Some phrases (not always melodic) were played by soloists and ten instrumentalists. It created the effect of rich and overlapping textures.
Moreover, MacIntyre’s The Architect became the first opera to be commissioned by the Vancouver Opera.
At that period, he also finished writing Ave Maria, which brought him incredible success and popularity. In addition, it became the composer’s most performed work.
Awards
In 2009, David MacIntyre was commissioned to write the Hammer song. It was dedicated to the 150th anniversary of British Columbia.
In 2012, his opera cabaret was nominated for Outstanding Original Composition of the year.
The composer’s musical drama Tom Pinkerton, The Ballad of Butterfly’s Son was included in the list of the best musicals of 2012 by the Playwrights Guild of Canada.
Composer’s style
David MacIntyre is known as a theatre composer. He created opera, musical theatre, instrumental and choral compositions. His music features a clear rhythm and lyrics as well as smooth orchestration.
Personal life
David met one of the famous dancers Catherine Lubinsky in 1990 and in 1992, they had a magnificent wedding.
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