James Lentini's works have been performed by distinguished solo artists like guitarist William Kanengiser and recorded by ensembles including the Kraków Philharmonic Orchestra.
Critical Reception
Music critic John Guinn described James Lentini's compositions as 'some of the most alluring contemporary music you're apt to find,' and 21st-Century Music called his music 'strikingly original.'
Composer Biography
In 2007, James Lentini accepted an appointment as Dean and Professor of Music of the School of Fine Arts at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Composer Biography
James Lentini, the composer, was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and began playing guitar at age eight, heavily influenced by 1960s and 1970s rock bands.
Composer Biography
Before pursuing classical music, James Lentini developed virtuoso rock guitar skills and played and recorded in Detroit bands from age fifteen into his twenties.
Composer Biography
James Lentini is a recipient of several awards, including the Segovia International Composition Prize, the Atwater-Kent Composition Award, and grants from 'Meet the Composer' and ASCAP.
Composer's Artistic Vision
James Lentini's compositional style is noted for its imaginative structure, substance, and deft handling of instruments through creative orchestration.
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