alexina louie Flashcards
born?
July 30, 1949 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
heritage
Chinese heritage, daughter of second-generation Canadians
music education
studied piano with Jean Lyons, earned ARCT in piano performance. started undergraduate studies as a psychology major but switched to music, graduated from UBC. pursued master’s degree in composition at the U of California
where did she teach at a college?
California
what orchestra was she the founding director of?
Esprit Orchestra, an ensemble significant for its devotion to Canadian composers and premieres of new works
awards won
two Junos. an honorary doctorate, SOCAN (society of composers, authors and music publishers of Canada) awards, and the order of Canada
who did she marry
composer and conductor Alex Pauk they have two daughters.
describe her musical style
combines traditional structures with a contemporary language that retains an emphasis on expression and communication. combines asian music with influences of western style. contains influences of minimalism
what is she influenced by?
Canadian First Nations music and natural imagery, Igor Stravinsky, Claude Debussy, Olivier Messiaen.
how does she use the piano?
draws on the instrument’s expressive quality through extensive use of pedal and delicate wind-chime-like figuration
genres
orchestral, chamber, piano, film scores, operas, vocal, electronic music
