ED WINDELS was born in Brooklyn, raised in Brussels and Bronxville, and has since 1991 resided in the area of New York City historically known as Bloomingdale. This alliterative domecile pattern may have a correlation to his unfortunate predilection for the works of Richard Wagner, with their alliterative libretti, and the chewier Teutonic operatic repertoire in general.  All of which may have influenced his tendency to ignore the current vogue for small, short, easily disposable pieces and create the sort of large-scale, broad-scoped works that make both performers and presenters blanch.  Or possibly not.
The first known (or at least acknowledged) member of either side of his family to display any artistic inclination, Mr. Windels squandered his youth in dilettante explorations of many of the fine and performing arts, before dismaying his parents by devoting his studies to the most unreliable and ephemeral, classical music.  After a year at the Julliard school, he completed his studies in 1990 at the Mannes College of Music, earning both Bachelors and Masters degrees in composition in just three years. Having no illusions as to the earning potential of his compositional talents, and little to no ability as a performer of any kind, he has eked out a living in the world of advertising.
Aside from a one-time fellowship at the Aspen Summer Music Festival, Mr. Windels has won no awards or prizes, has never been commissioned by anyone, and holds no certificates or distinction of merit... yet.  His compositions have never received public recognition, although he has had the pleasure of being performed, albeit grudgingly, by some of New York City's most notable up-and-coming artists.
Web: http://library.newmusicusa.org/Ed%20Windels (2019)