LUCY HOLMES
Lucy is a violinist and composer currently studying at the Royal College of Music
Composer Spotlight Q&A
How did you get into composition?
I realised that I wasn’t fulfilled by just performing – I needed to create, so I just gave it a go!
What sort of music do you like to write?
Everything from orchestral to electronic! I am particularly interested in exploring musical colour through different timbres and harmonies, aiming to unlock new sound worlds.
What excites you most about being part of Opus 1?
Working with new people and getting new sources of inspiration!
What three pieces of music would have on your desert island?
Shostakovich string quartet no.10
Chopin Ballade no. 4
Stravinsky Firebird suite
What is the best snack?
Mango Sorbet
About Lucy
Lucy first began her musical journey as a violinist, having studied violin at Chetham’s School of Music from the age of nine. She discovered her passion for composition during the second year of her undergraduate degree at the Royal College of Music, under the guidance of Jonothan Cole and Edwin Hillier. Having decided to pursue composition later in her musical career, Lucy has thrown herself into her studies and within the last year has completed many notable works, including Pink Mosaics, an octet for strings, woodwinds and electronics as part of an installation at the Royal Botanic Gardens; Static Reflections, composed for the Fidelio Piano Trio; and Blind Dreams, for the RCM String Quartet Platform. She is also passionate about electronic music and is the co-manager of the RCM Electronic Music Society. Lucy is excited to pursue new musical engagements over the coming years, with Opus 1 kickstarting a new chapter in her career.
