Gustav Hoyer is an American pianist, composer, and conductor whose genres have been generally classified as classical and orchestral music. His compositions on Masters of the New Era: Volume 2,[1] won 1st place for Best Classical Orchestral Album[2][3] by Just Plain Folks in 2006 as well as being nominated for Best Classical Contemporary Album for his album, From Darkness Into Light in 2008.[4]

Gustav Hoyer
Hoyer performing in Los Angeles, 2011
Hoyer performing in Los Angeles, 2011
Background information
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Composer, pianist, conductor
InstrumentsPiano, keyboards
Years active1988–present
Websitegustavhoyer.com

Career

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Hoyer began composing classical music in high school and cites Mozart as a major influence.[5] His music has been featured in such films as Grey Focus and A Night at the Silent Movie Theater[6] as well as being performed by The Budapest Film Orchestra,[7] among others.[8] He is the founder and director of the Los Angeles-based, Orchestra Unleashed, which features a series of multimedia orchestral performances.[9]

Albums

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  • 2020 - The Gilded Age[10][11]
  • 2018 - Witness[12]
  • 2012 - A Soul Alone Before God[13]
  • 2007 - Darkness into Light[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Masterworks of the new era. Volume 5". Tornonto Public Library. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  2. ^ "Master Works of the New Era Volume 2". Amazon. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "Just Plain Folks winner Master Works of the New Era Volume 2". JPF. Archived from the original on 2007-02-08. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "Just Plain Folks Music Award Nominees". JPF. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  5. ^ "Fort Collins Colorado Musical Escape Room Gustav Hoyer". The Coloradoan by Kelly Ragan. March 1, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Gustav Hoyer". IMDB. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "The Latest Gustav Hoyer Innocence". Naga Magazine. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  8. ^ "Innocence Adventures at Sea Gustav Hoyer reviewed by Dave Franklin". Dancing About Architecture. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  9. ^ "Composer and director Gustav Hoyer premieres his new classical composition "Adventure At Sea"". Stitched Sound. December 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  10. ^ "An Unexpected Path By Caitlin Rockett". Boulder Weekly. January 9, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  11. ^ "Gustav Hoyer Offers a 'Steampunk Serenade' on New Album". The Steampunk Explorer. January 17, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  12. ^ "Gustav Hoyer Anachronism Five Sheets". Amazon. October 22, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  13. ^ "Gustav Hoyer A Soul Alone Before God". Jaxta. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  14. ^ "Gustav Hoyer Darkness Into Light". All Music. Retrieved August 14, 2021.