James MacMillan
James MacMillan
Top Songs
| 1 | Symphony No. 2: Adagio | ||
| 2 | As Others See Us: VI. Dorothy Hodgkin | ||
| 3 | As Others See Us: V. T.S. Elliot | ||
| 4 | As Others See Us: IV. George Byron and William Wordsworth | ||
| 5 | As Others See Us: III. John Churchill |
Albums
May 2014 • 10 songs
About
Biography
James MacMillan is among the leading Scottish composers of modern times, with performances of his work often occurring around the U.K. and beyond. He is also active as a conductor.
MacMillan was born in Kilwinning, in Scotland's North Ayrshire region, on July 16, 1959, but most of his childhood was spent in Cumnock, East Ayrshire. His family was working-class and was devoted to the Catholic church. MacMillan attended the University of Edinburgh, studying composition with Rita McAllister and Kenneth Leighton, then moved to Durham University for studies with John Casken. He ear...