"So he becomes a composer-improviser because he is creating the string parts against whatever the song is." "He's a composer, he's had some very successful compositional releases as a composer and also when he goes into the recording studio, he is often asked to make up string parts on a recording. He also has tremendous skills in improvising in many styles including jazz and all different world music traditions including blue grass," Professor Lampl said. "Dave is a great example of someone who is a fantastic classical cellist. He will also work with alumni and students of the ANU School of Music in the lead up to a performance at the School of Music on Wednesday 26 October.ĪNU School of Music Artistic Director Professor Ken Lampl said Eggar was a 21 st century performer and composer who could work across a range of music styles. Mr Eggar will host a public workshop at the Gorman Arts Centre on Saturday 22 October from 1 - 5pm. Three-time Grammy nominated pianist, cellist and composer Dave Eggar has performed around the world, from Carnegie Hall through to Nashville, but he is also responsible for the well-known cello opening in Coldplay's song Viva La Vida.
A Grammy-nominated cellist/composer who has worked with artists from Norah Jones to Evanescence, will be sharing his knowledge with music students at The Australian National University (ANU) during his visit to Canberra in October.
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