Danielle Bees
Danielle Bees is a composer who writes music for various ensembles, instrumentations, and mediums.
Danielle Bees is an Alba Festival 2021 Composition Fellow, an ICon Arts Transylvania Academy 2020 Composer in Residence, and a two-time American Prize semi-finalist. Her music for the concert hall, film, and theatre has been performed throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, and she has worked with notable ensembles such as the RSNO Ensemble, the Edinburgh Quartet, and the Heb
11/08/2023
It was such an incredible honor working with the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra on the premiere of my new piece! Check it out below.
If you could hear the genesis of the earth, what would it sound like? Through a biblical lens of creation, "In the beginning…" explores this phenomenon, traversing through darkness and chaos, light and wonder, and the formation of human life. A musical reimagining of the inception of the universe, this piece finds wonder, peace, excitement, and love, reveling in the fascination and mystery of the beautiful world humanity has the pleasure of existing in.
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.” Genesis 1:1-3 (NIV).
Performed live by the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the Sofia Symphonic Summit.
Conducted by Chenzhejun "Jackie" Hu.
In the beginning... If you could hear the genesis of the earth, what would it sound like? Through a biblical lens of creation, In the beginning… explores this phenomenon, traver...
If one could hear a place of safety and refuge, what would it sound like? "SANCTUARY" explores the concept of reaching such a place of peace and solace. Through constant flowing movement and repetitive motifs, this piece attempts to create a sonic world where one can find stability, familiarity, and respite from the everyday struggles of life, inviting the listener into a musical sanctuary.
Performed live in Vienna, Austria by Trio Immersio.
31/07/2022
Words can't really describe how incredibly grateful I am to have had the experience of my music being premiered in Vienna, Austria of all places. The friends I made, deep discussions about the craft that were had, and the adventures around the city that were shared I will forever hold as such special memories.
A huge thank you to Trio Immersio for performing "SANCTUARY" so beautifully and to Iceberg New Music - Composer Collective for the opportunity of a lifetime!
22/05/2022
I am so excited to be traveling to Dallas and working with the Julius Quartet again on my piece "Let the Light In", which will be performed alongside a stellar program of other composers (including Steve Reich, eep!) at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza! There will even be a little snippet airing on the WRR Classical Radio Station (linked below) from May 25th-June 3rd. If you're in the area, grab tickets! Honestly still can't believe that this is my life. What a dream!
http://player.listenlive.co/44461
About Danielle
Danielle Bees is a composer hailing from Southern California and is currently based in New York City. Danielle is an ICon Arts 2020 Composer in Residence, and a two-time American Prize semi-finalist, both in the choral and chamber student divisions. She has experience writing works for a variety of ensembles, instrumentations, and mediums, including film and theatre. Her music has been performed throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, and she has worked with notable ensembles such as the RSNO Ensemble, the Hebrides Ensemble, and the Edinburgh Quartet. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Greatbatch School of Music at Houghton College and a Master of Music degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
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