Liam Bates Recordings

“Crafting music that evokes a resonant and emotive experience within myself, has always been the compass for my compositional aspirations. I draw from my great love of both classical traditions and contemporary styles to tell stories and convey emotions that bridge diversities, welcoming audiences into my world of imagery and exploration.”  – Liam Bates.

Liam Bates is an award winning composer, arranger and conductor of contemporary concert music, of music for ballet and contemporary dance, of music for film and television and of musical theatre. Concert works include, Vivo, Dolmen, Elegy, Urban Monday, Dancing with Gioconda and choral works such as Angel, I Am Your Hands and the newly released Blazing Sky.

As an arranger, orchestrator and conductor, Liam has performed and recorded with many artistes including Luciano Pavarotti, Pete Townsend, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Bryan Adams, Dave Stewart, Michael Kamen and Elliot Goldenthal. 

Liam studied composition with Giles Swayne, Susan Bradshaw and John McCabe. He studied conducting with Norman Del Mar and Albert Rosen.