Coles Paul (1952)
United Kingdom
Composer and guitarist, was born in Pembrokeshire, South Wales.
English
Paul Coles was born in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. From the age of 8 he has been involved in music, initially playing brass in a Military Style Band and Senior Orchestra.
After winning the Guitar Open Class at the Cheltenham Music Festival in 1975 he embarked on a course of study for the guitar. He had his debut at The Festival Theatre, Malvern in 1978. He regularly performed in concert and taught for Gloucestershire Education Authority as a peripatetic instrumental teacher until his move to Dorset in 1990.
In 2000 he had a symphonic suite based on the Arthurian legend of Camelot, premiered at The Winter Gardens, Bournemouth and his writing has continued to develop since that time. In 2002 'Snowman’s Waltz' from his Christmas Suite was performed ‘live’ and broadcast on BBC Radio 2 by The BBC Concert Orchestra. He has received various commissions including writing ‘Fanfare for a Royal Occasion’ composed for The Queen's Golden Jubilee Celebrations.
Sir James and Lady Galway enthusiastically endorsed his ‘Gaelic Suite’ for flute and guitar. Compact disks of his music for classical guitar have been recorded by Craig Ogden and Agustin Maruri.
“Coles uses his orchestra to provide atmosphere and cohesion, including some impressive fanfares … Without doubt here is a composer to encourage” … (December 2001 Musical Opinions)
“Paul Cole's haunting melodies combine with Craig Ogden's effortless virtuosity to produce a radiant album, ideal for late evening listening.” (Classic FM)
Phylloscopus Publications currently publish some of his woodwind music and Emec Discos publish some of his guitar and guitar & cello music.
Web: http://www.muzicaseditions.co.uk/spweb/content.php?contentid=166 (2012)
After winning the Guitar Open Class at the Cheltenham Music Festival in 1975 he embarked on a course of study for the guitar. He had his debut at The Festival Theatre, Malvern in 1978. He regularly performed in concert and taught for Gloucestershire Education Authority as a peripatetic instrumental teacher until his move to Dorset in 1990.
In 2000 he had a symphonic suite based on the Arthurian legend of Camelot, premiered at The Winter Gardens, Bournemouth and his writing has continued to develop since that time. In 2002 'Snowman’s Waltz' from his Christmas Suite was performed ‘live’ and broadcast on BBC Radio 2 by The BBC Concert Orchestra. He has received various commissions including writing ‘Fanfare for a Royal Occasion’ composed for The Queen's Golden Jubilee Celebrations.
Sir James and Lady Galway enthusiastically endorsed his ‘Gaelic Suite’ for flute and guitar. Compact disks of his music for classical guitar have been recorded by Craig Ogden and Agustin Maruri.
“Coles uses his orchestra to provide atmosphere and cohesion, including some impressive fanfares … Without doubt here is a composer to encourage” … (December 2001 Musical Opinions)
“Paul Cole's haunting melodies combine with Craig Ogden's effortless virtuosity to produce a radiant album, ideal for late evening listening.” (Classic FM)
Phylloscopus Publications currently publish some of his woodwind music and Emec Discos publish some of his guitar and guitar & cello music.
Web: http://www.muzicaseditions.co.uk/spweb/content.php?contentid=166 (2012)