Liz Lane

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I am a British composer whose music has been described as  'spell-binding', 'moving', 'powerful', 'sensitive', 'stunning' and 'brilliantly creative'

My compositions have been performed by some of the world's top musicians in major concert halls and venues throughout the UK and internationally, with commissions encompassing orchestral, choral, ensemble, wind band and brass band genres, as well as being broadcast on BBC One, ITV and BBC Radio 3. In 2021 I was appointed Composer in Association with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

I enjoy writing for performers of all abilities, diverse occasions and, more recently, music for brass band and an increasing number of community and outreach projects.​ I love working with melody but sometimes unexpectedly, often underpinned by rich harmonies -perhaps described as broadly tonal with a twist.

I was awarded a PhD in composition in 2010 from Cardiff University. Alongside my freelance work as a composer, I am a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England, also Associate Lecturer at the Open University and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London.

Testimonials

'Can't decide which was my favourite percussion moment of #Innovation216 by @lizlanecomposer tonight. Maybe the twigs on the bass drum simulating old propeller planes…. Or maybe the tubular bell descending into a bucket of water to simulate the Doppler effect sound of passing aircraft.’

‘Innovation 216… awesome job @lizlanecomposer stunning piece’

‘loved the #Innovation216 piece from #composer @lizlanecomposer’

'Liz’s Holding the Hill had me in tears from the very beginning and I know I wasn’t the only one. It was the perfect way to remember the veterans.'

Upcoming EVents
Emerald Waltz (world premiere) | National Youth Harp Orchestra, Luisa-Maria Cordell | Menuhin Hall

Emerald Waltz (world premiere) | National Youth Harp Orchestra, Luisa-Maria Cordell | Menuhin Hall

March 16, 2024
Menuhin Hall, Surrey
Landscape and Shadow cast by the sun from Rhythm of Light | Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band, Ian Stewart | Eastbourne Bandstand

Landscape and Shadow cast by the sun from Rhythm of Light | Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band, Ian Stewart | Eastbourne Bandstand

May 29, 2024
Eastbourne Bandstand