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'''Stephen Caudel''' is a British composer and guitarist. He studied at [[Leeds College of Music]] where he took a specialist course in Classical and [[Jazz|Jazz music]] and then moved to London to work as a composer and performer. He has met and worked with a wide range of established artists/musicians over the years including [[Louis Clark]], [[Art_Garfunkel|Art Garfunkel]] , [[Stanley_Myers|Stanley Myers]] and [[John_williams|John Williams]]. Caudel’s creative output to date includes 6 albums (4 solo) and several highly individual orchestral works. Having taken a break from music for several years due to family commitments, he currently lives in Cumbria and has returned to music, actively composing and recording again. |
'''Stephen Caudel''' is a British composer and guitarist. He studied at [[Leeds College of Music]] where he took a specialist course in Classical and [[Jazz|Jazz music]] and then moved to [[London]] to work as a composer and performer. He has met and worked with a wide range of established artists/musicians over the years including [[Louis Clark]], [[Art_Garfunkel|Art Garfunkel]] , [[Stanley_Myers|Stanley Myers]] and [[John_williams|John Williams]]. Caudel’s creative output to date includes 6 albums (4 solo) and several highly individual orchestral works. Having taken a break from music for several years due to family commitments, he currently lives in [[Cumbria]] and has returned to music, actively composing and recording again. |
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==Musical Influences== |
==Musical Influences== |
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*Wine Dark Sea (Rock Symphony) – large scale classical/rock piece premiered at London's Victoria Palace Theatre with the Wren Orchestra conducted by [[Louis Clark]] of[[Hooked_on_classics|"Hooked on Classics"]] and [[Electric_Light_Orchestra|ELO fame]]. (1983) |
*Wine Dark Sea (Rock Symphony) – large scale classical/rock piece premiered at London's Victoria Palace Theatre with the Wren Orchestra conducted by [[Louis Clark]] of[[Hooked_on_classics|"Hooked on Classics"]] and [[Electric_Light_Orchestra|ELO fame]]. (1983) |
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*Nostalgie (Rhapsody) – for [[Classical guitar]] and Chamber Orchestra (1985) |
*Nostalgie (Rhapsody) – for [[Classical guitar]] and Chamber Orchestra (1985) |
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*The Edel Rhapsody – for solo [[Wagner Tuba]] and Orchestra (1993 |
*The Edel Rhapsody – for solo [[Wagner Tuba]] and Orchestra (1993) |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Solo albums: |
Solo albums: |
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Wine Dark Sea (1986) – adaptation of his rock symphony written and premiered in 1983 |
*Wine Dark Sea (1986) – adaptation of his rock symphony written and premiered in 1983 |
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Bow Of Burning Gold (1988) |
*Bow Of Burning Gold (1988) |
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Impromptu Romance (1993) |
*Impromptu Romance (1993) |
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The Earth In Turquoise (1996) – second rock/symphonic project |
*The Earth In Turquoise (1996) – second rock/symphonic project |
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==Other albums== |
==Other albums== |
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Hooked on Classics II - Guest soloist on the Rodrigo Guitar Concerto recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios (1982) |
*Hooked on Classics II - Guest soloist on the Rodrigo Guitar Concerto recorded at London's [[Abbey_Road_Studios|Abbey Road Studios]] (1982) |
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Scaramouche – with guitarist Tim Panting (1995) |
*Scaramouche – with guitarist Tim Panting (1995) |
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==Performing== |
==Performing== |
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Toured extensively (Britain, Germany and Japan) including [[Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club]], Markneukirchen Guitar Festival, Karuizawa Music Festival and 3 nights at London’s [[Royal Albert Hall]] as Special Guest of [[Art Garfunkel]]. |
Toured extensively (Britain, Germany and Japan) including [[Ronnie_Scott%27s_Jazz_Club|Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club]], Markneukirchen Guitar Festival, Karuizawa Music Festival and 3 nights at London’s [[Royal Albert Hall]] as Special Guest of [[Art Garfunkel]]. |
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Revision as of 12:44, 27 January 2013
Stephen Caudel | |
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| Birth name | Stephen Caudle |
| Origin | Sheffield, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | contemporary classical music, jazz, Symphonic_rock |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, Guitarist, |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Website | [Stephen Caudel] |
Stephen Caudel is a British composer and guitarist. He studied at Leeds College of Music where he took a specialist course in Classical and Jazz music and then moved to London to work as a composer and performer. He has met and worked with a wide range of established artists/musicians over the years including Louis Clark, Art Garfunkel , Stanley Myers and John Williams. Caudel’s creative output to date includes 6 albums (4 solo) and several highly individual orchestral works. Having taken a break from music for several years due to family commitments, he currently lives in Cumbria and has returned to music, actively composing and recording again.
Musical Influences
- Classical: Mahler, Chopin,Tchaikovsky
- Jazz: Gershwin, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli (became friends in the late 70s)
- Popular: Beatles, Hendrix
Orchestral Works
- Wine Dark Sea (Rock Symphony) – large scale classical/rock piece premiered at London's Victoria Palace Theatre with the Wren Orchestra conducted by Louis Clark of"Hooked on Classics" and ELO fame. (1983)
- Nostalgie (Rhapsody) – for Classical guitar and Chamber Orchestra (1985)
- The Edel Rhapsody – for solo Wagner Tuba and Orchestra (1993)
Discography
Solo albums:
- Wine Dark Sea (1986) – adaptation of his rock symphony written and premiered in 1983
- Bow Of Burning Gold (1988)
- Impromptu Romance (1993)
- The Earth In Turquoise (1996) – second rock/symphonic project
Other albums
- Hooked on Classics II - Guest soloist on the Rodrigo Guitar Concerto recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios (1982)
- Scaramouche – with guitarist Tim Panting (1995)
Performing
Toured extensively (Britain, Germany and Japan) including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Markneukirchen Guitar Festival, Karuizawa Music Festival and 3 nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall as Special Guest of Art Garfunkel.