Kate Moore (composer) facts for kids

Kate Moore (born in 1979) is a talented Australian composer. She creates amazing music and is currently living in the Netherlands. Kate was born in Oxfordshire, England. She learned from many famous composers, including Australians Larry Sitsky, Jim Cotter, and Michael Smetanin. She also studied with Dutch composers Louis Andriessen, Martijn Padding, Diderik Wagenaar and Gilius van Bergeijk. Kate also attended special summer music schools where she learned from other great musicians.

In June 2017, Kate Moore made history! She became the first woman to win the important Matthijs Vermeulen Award. This award is given by the Netherlands Funds for the Performing Arts (FPK). She won it for her incredible piece of music called The Dam, which was performed by the British group Icebreaker.

Kate Moore's Music

Kate Moore is known for writing many different kinds of music. She creates pieces for orchestras, smaller groups of musicians, solo instruments, and even electronic sounds. She also composes music for dance, theater, and films!

Major Works by Kate

Kate has written several big and important musical pieces. Here are a few examples:

• Piano Concerto (2019): This was a special piece written for a piano soloist and the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra.
• Space Junk (2019): This work was created for a group called ASKO Schoenberg and was played at the World Minimal Music Festival.
• Bosch Requiem: Lux Aeterna (2015–2018): This was a large piece commissioned by several music festivals.
• Porcelain (2015–2017): This piece was written for a percussion group called Slagwerk Den Haag.
• Sacred Environment (2015–2017): This was a big work for the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and choir, performed at The Holland Festival.
• Stories for Ocean Shells (2000–2015): A series of pieces for cello.

Music for Orchestras and Large Groups

Kate writes music for big groups of musicians, like full orchestras. These pieces often have many different instruments playing together to create a powerful sound.

• Sacred Environment, An Oratorio, (2017): A large musical work for the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra.
• The Dam, (2015): This piece was written for the Canberra International Music Festival.
• The Art of Levitation, (2013): This work was specially created for a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Music for Smaller Groups

Kate also composes for chamber ensembles. These are smaller groups of musicians, sometimes just a few people playing together. This allows for more detailed and intimate sounds.

• Porcelain (2017): Another version of this piece was written for Slagwerk Den Haag.
• Bushranger Psychodrama (2017): This work was co-commissioned by several music venues.
• Herz (dance cycle), (2015–16): Music for a dance performance.
• Fern, (2013): This piece was co-commissioned by the Australia Council for The Arts and other groups.
• Sphinx, (2013): Written for The Amsterdam Cello Octet, a group of eight cellos.

Solo Music

Sometimes, Kate writes music for just one instrument or one performer. This really shows off the skills of the musician and the unique sound of the instrument.

• Doodweg, (2017): A piece for the Carillon, which is a musical instrument with many bells.
• Coral Speak, (2016): Written for Louise Devenish.
• Rebellion, (2016): Composed for cellist Francesco Dillon.
• Bestiary, (2016): A piece for Zubin Kanga.
• Sliabh Beagh, (2015): Written for pianist Lisa Moore.
• Telephone (2014): A special piece written to celebrate the 75th birthday of her teacher, Louis Andriessen.

Electro Acoustic Music

Kate also explores music that uses electronic sounds or recordings. This can create unique soundscapes and effects that traditional instruments can't.

• Voiceworks I and Voiceworks II (2015): These pieces use voices and electronic sounds.
• Luna Park, (2009): A stereo piece commissioned for Lunapark.

Sound Sculptures and Installations

Beyond traditional music, Kate creates works that are like art installations. These pieces might involve special instruments or sounds in a specific space.

• Porcelain Project, (2016): An artistic project involving porcelain.
• Coral Speak, (2016): Another piece that explores sound in an installation setting.
• Electric Mudflutes, (2015): An interesting project involving unique instruments.
• Klepsydra Instrument and Klepsydra Sculptures (2009): These works involve both instruments and sculptures.

Music for Film, Dance, and Theater

Kate's music isn't just for concerts! She also composes for visual arts, helping to tell stories through sound.

Dance

• October Restraints (2017): Music for a dance performance at Ken Unsworth Studio Sydney.
• Seele Herz/ Loud Shadows Liquid Events (2016–2017): Music for a national Dutch dance tour.
• Paradise Lost (2015): Music for a theater production choreographed by Samir Calixto.

Theater

• The Open Road (2008/10): Music for a theater production directed by Matthias Mooij.
• De Stad (2007): Music for another Korzo Theater production.

Film

Kate has also composed music for several films, often interactive ones.

• Nebula: Music for an interactive 3D cinema project.
• i-land/atmoscape: Music for interactive cinema.
• Scenario: Music for interactive cinema shown at The Sydney Film Festival.
• Deep Sleep: Music for a film directed by Dennis del Favero.