Gustav Hoyer
Gustav Hoyer | |
|---|---|
 Hoyer performing in Los Angeles, 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist, conductor |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboards |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Website | gustavhoyer |
Gustav Hoyer is an American pianist, composer, and conductor whose genres have been generally classified as classical and orchestral music. His compositions on Masters of the New Era: Volume 2,[1] won 1st place for Best Classical Orchestral Album[2][3] by Just Plain Folks in 2006 as well as being nominated for Best Classical Contemporary Album for his album, From Darkness Into Light in 2008.[4]
Career[edit]
Hoyer began composing classical music in high school and cites Mozart as a major influence.[5] His music has been featured in such films as Grey Focus and A Night at the Silent Movie Theater[6] as well as being performed by The Budapest Film Orchestra,[7] among others.[8] He is the founder and director of the Los Angeles-based, Orchestra Unleashed, which features a series of multimedia orchestral performances.[9]
Albums[edit]
- 2020 - The Gilded Age[10][11]
- 2018 - Witness[12]
- 2012 - A Soul Alone Before God[13]
- 2007 - Darkness into Light[14]
References[edit]
- ^ "Masterworks of the new era. Volume 5". Tornonto Public Library. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Master Works of the New Era Volume 2". Amazon. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Just Plain Folks winner Master Works of the New Era Volume 2". JPF. Archived from the original on 2007-02-08. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Just Plain Folks Music Award Nominees". JPF. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Fort Collins Colorado Musical Escape Room Gustav Hoyer". The Coloradoan by Kelly Ragan. March 1, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Gustav Hoyer". IMDB. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "The Latest Gustav Hoyer Innocence". Naga Magazine. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Innocence Adventures at Sea Gustav Hoyer reviewed by Dave Franklin". Dancing About Architecture. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Composer and director Gustav Hoyer premieres his new classical composition "Adventure At Sea"". Stitched Sound. December 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "An Unexpected Path By Caitlin Rockett". Boulder Weekly. January 9, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Gustav Hoyer Offers a 'Steampunk Serenade' on New Album". The Steampunk Explorer. January 17, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Gustav Hoyer Anachronism Five Sheets". Amazon. October 22, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Gustav Hoyer A Soul Alone Before God". Jaxta. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Gustav Hoyer Darkness Into Light". All Music. Retrieved August 14, 2021.