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Revision as of 22:48, 15 December 2024 by Oronsay (talk | contribs) (added Category:Year of birth missing (living people) using HotCat)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Georgia Shreve is an American composer, writer, playwright, poet, and multimedia artist known for her interdisciplinary approach to the arts. With a career spanning over four decades, she has created more than 100 original compositions, plays, poems, and novels.
Early life and education
From an early age, Shreve was immersed in the arts, directing plays by age eight and writing poetry by age ten. She pursued higher education at several prestigious institutions, earning:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Stanford University
- A Master's Degree in Creative Writing from Brown University
- A Master's Degree in Finance from Columbia University
- A Master's Degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania
Additionally, she is in the process of completing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Columbia University.
Career
Composition
Shreve's compositions encompass a wide range of genres, including orchestral works, chamber music, and vocal pieces. Her music has been performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Notably, her semi-operatic oratorios, *Lavinia* and *Anna Komnene*, premiered at Alice Tully Hall in April 2022, featuring a 62-piece orchestra and an all-star cast.
Writing
Shreve's literary works have been featured in publications like *The New Yorker*, *The New Republic*, and *The New Criterion*. She is the recipient of the Stanford Magazine Fiction Award. Her recent poetry collection, *Messages Never Sent*, delves into themes of love, loss, and resilience.
Multimedia art
Combining her talents in music, writing, and visual arts, Shreve creates multimedia performances that explore poignant, timeless themes and the nature of relationships. Her works often feature original videos and visual imagery, enhancing the audience's experience.
Discography
- *Lavinia* (Oratorio, 2022)
- *Anna Komnene* (Oratorio, 2022)
- *Portraits of the 20th Century* (Multimedia work, 2024)
Personal life
Shreve was one of the first female investment bankers, utilizing her finance degree to support her artistic passions. She has three sons, all residing in New York, pursuing careers in business, mathematics, and music.
Reception
Critics have praised Shreve's work for its emotional depth and innovative fusion of different art forms. Her oratorios, *Lavinia* and *Anna Komnene*, have been described as "breathtaking in scope and emotional depth," with performances that are "assured, sensitive, and full of vitality."
References
- ^ "Georgia Shreve Celebrates Over 40 Professional Years of Creative Genius." Philadelphia RowHome Magazine, June 26, 2024. Retrieved from https://gohomephillyblog.com/2024/06/26/georgia-shreve-celebrates-over-40-professional-years-of-creative-genius/
- ^ "About Georgia." Georgia Shreve Official Website. Retrieved from https://www.georgiashreve.com/about/
- "VC INTERVIEW | Composer Georgia Shreve on Her Upcoming Premiere." The Violin Channel, April 21, 2022. Retrieved from https://theviolinchannel.com/vc-interview-georgia-shreve-on-her-upcoming-courageous-women-of-antiquity-premiere/
- ^ "Album Review: Georgia Shreve – Lavinia and Anna Komnene: Courageous Women of Antiquity." Jukebox Mind, August 27, 2024. Retrieved from https://jukeboxmind.com/2024/08/27/album-review-georgia-shreve-lavinia-and-anna-komnene-courageous-women-of-antiquity/
- ^ "MOVERS AND SHAKERS: Georgia Shreve, Composer, Philosopher, Writer, Playwright and One of the First Female Investment Bankers." Whom You Know, June 20, 2011. Retrieved from https://www.whomyouknow.com/2011/06/movers-and-shakers-georgia-shreve.html