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James Harley is a Canadian composer presently based at the University of Guelph, where he teaches digital music, composition, and related courses. He obtained his doctorate in composition from McGill University in 1994, and he spent six years from 1982 to 1988 composing and studying music in Europe, including cities such as London, Paris, and Warsaw. His music has been awarded various prizes in competitions across Canada, the USA, the UK, France, Poland, and Japan. Harley's compositions have been performed and broadcast worldwide, and they are available on several labels including Artifact, ATMA, Centrediscs, and others. He has collaborated with various ensembles and festivals, and he is known for composing music for both acoustic forces and electroacoustic media, with a particular interest in multi-channel audio. Harley's work reflects a deep engagement with the complexities of the natural world and challenges simplistic interpretations through a rich tapestry of influences.
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