Born in South Yorkshire in 1970, Rebecca Rowe was educated at Hull University and Edinburgh University, studying composition with Alan Laing and Nigel Osborne respectively.

She began composing at a young age, but since 1990 has become particularly prolific. Since moving to Edinburgh in 1992 she has been enjoying regular performances of her work, ranging from orchestral, chamber ensemble, viol consort pieces and solo instrumental through to choral and solo songs.

Various collaborations with theatre and film directors have led to a number of soundtracks and short scores including:

FALLING DANCE (1990), THE ANATOMY OF A WATERFALL (1993),
THE SOUND OF TARANSAY (1994).

All of these have been shown or broadcast in independent cinema and on national television.

The passing of time; the power of light as a life-force; inspiration from people, places, words, images, the mysticism of the natural world and beyond: these are all recurring themes throughout her music.

She maintains a strong passion for both contemporary music and that of the renaissance period, being a former conductor-director of Edinburgh University Contemporary Music Ensemble and a founder viola da gamba player in The Squair Mile Consort of Viols who perform regularly throughout Scotland.

Commissions and professional performances of her work have been received from:

The Allegri String Quartet, The Hilliard Ensemble, Cappella Nova,
Celtic Knotwork, John Turner (recorder), One Voice,
Pete Stollery/Northern College of Education (Aberdeen)
The Dunedin Consort

She has received particular acclaim for her vocal music including an award from The English Poetry and Song Society (1994).

Rebecca currently combines writing with her work as a teacher specialising in infant music education and as a music tutor for various adult education centres within Edinburgh. In 2001 she contributed the 'Prayer' and 'Agnus Dei' to the 'People's Mass' commissioned by the Dunedin Consort, and is currently working with the poet Brian Johnstone and the artist Jean Johnstone on a large-scale project which illuminates and reflects upon the lives and influences of six Celtic saints.

23/10/08 - An Afro-Saxon Soundclash – York Minster

As part of the celebratory concert to mark the establishing of new local Arts and Tourism initiative Minster Quarter, Canty performed There is nothing brighter than the sun to a packed and enthusiastic audience in the atmospheric surroundings of the beautiful Minster.
This piece will feature on Canty's forthcoming CD 'Incantation' to be released later on in 2009.

31/1/09 – 'The Life of St. Kentigern' – Glasgow Cathedral

For this event, celebrating the life of Glasgow's patron saint, Rebecca was commissioned by Canty and medieval harpist Bill Taylor, to write a new piece. Good Bishop Kentigern received its premiere in the chilly cathedral but was warmly applauded by a large audience.

Rebecca is currently working on a new piece for piano and orchestra, and a piece for voices and viols.

For further information about scores, parts, and recordings for sale or hire,
please contact:

Rebecca Rowe
30/1 Sinclair Place
Edinburgh
EH11 1AN
or

Website: http://www.rebecca-rowe.co.uk

Scottish Music Centre
British Music Information Centre
The Squair Mile Consort of Viols
Cappella Nova
The Dunedin Consort

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This site last updated 4 May 2009