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Reilly Patton (born January 16, 2005) is a Danish-Australian composer of classical and romantic music.

Early Life and Education
Patton was born in Nowra, New South Wales, Australia, and grew up in various towns along Australia's south-east coast, including Batemans Bay and Ulladulla. In 2022, he moved to Sydney to study composition at the Australian Institute of Music, where he is currently enrolled in a composition degree.

Notable Works
Patton has composed a variety of works in different forms, including orchestral works, chamber music, piano music, and vocal music. Some of his notable works include:


 * Lorenzo the Enlightened Bishop of Dorsoduro, a two-track EP featuring a large-scale work for orchestra and choir. The titular piece showcases Patton's ability to craft grand and dramatic melodies while also displaying his skill in orchestration. The second track, String Quartet in F Major, is a short string quartet which consists of two strongly contrasting sections.
 * Nocturnes 1-5, a set of five nocturnes for piano that demonstrate Patton's command of the piano as a solo instrument. Nocturne No. 1 shares its main themes with String Quartet in F Major. However, Nocturnes 3-5 are either incomplete or entirely absent from Patton's discography.
 * Elverskud, a song for piano and voice that sets words from the Danish folk story of the same name. The piece showcases Patton's ability to write expressive and lyrical vocal melodies that evoke the emotion and atmosphere of the text.
 * La Haine, a piano sonata in C# minor which is a musical self-portrait. The piece is characterized by long and drawn-out passages that can be almost painful or frustrating to listen to because of their length. The secondary theme is almost triumphant, but the piece quickly returns to its original melancholic mood.

Influences
Patton's music is a product of his varied musical influences, which span from the classical and romantic periods to the contemporary film and game music. In Lorenzo the Enlightened Bishop of Dorsoduro, we can detect traces of his interest in cinematic soundscapes, as the work features grand orchestral arrangements and dramatic choirs. Meanwhile, the Nocturnes showcase his admiration for the works of Chopin and Liszt, with their lyrical piano melodies and often technical complexity (particularly in the first Nocturne). Patton also draws inspiration from the music of Schubert, particularly in Elverskud, where he explores the expressive potential of the piano and voice combination. His compositional style is also informed by the music of 20th century composers like Shostakovich and Bartok, whose experimentalism and use of unconventional harmonies have influenced Patton's own approach to composition. Additionally, Patton has expressed his admiration for the work of Joshua Kyan Alumpor, a contemporary composer, as an influence on his general approach to music composition.. Through his diverse influences, Patton has developed a unique musical voice that blends tradition and innovation in compelling ways.