Julian Wagstaff (b. 1970) - Home
Born Edinburgh, graduated Reading University with 1st class honours in German and Politics in 1993. First major composition: John Paul Jones (stage musical) premiered Edinburgh in 2001, recorded 2002, revived with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in 2010. Studied composition with Nigel Osborne at Edinburgh University leading to PhD in 2008. First major concert work: Piano Quintet, premiered 2003, recorded 2004 by the Edinburgh Quartet with Alina Kolonitskaya. Released on Circular Records, 2007.
Other works include: Symphonic Overture from John Paul Jones (2004), Treptow (for string orchestra/string quartet, 2005), Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano (2005), Symphony for Chamber Orchestra (2005) and The Turing Test (chamber opera, 2007 - sell-out run on Edinburgh Festival Fringe).
He is currently Composer in Residence at King’s Buildings, University of Edinburgh and is published by Europa Edition.