James Garner

Composer • Educator • Musical Director

James Garner's headshot

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Utterly accomplished in all respects.

Dame Judith Weir, judithweir.com (on East o’ the Sun, West o’ the Moon)

He understands voices and that is rare in a composer, nowadays.

Patrick J. Hansen, Director of Opera McGill, Schulich School of Music

James Garner’s music creates a tension that hurtles us towards the denouement.

Seen and Heard (on Beauty and the Seven Beasts)

Never fails to entertain.

The Stage (on Beauty and the Seven Beasts)

Gleaming with creativity and humour.

Bachtrack (on East o’ the Sun, West o’ the Moon)