Taylor Scott Davis

Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as penning “dreamy vocal lines” that “overlap and intensify to stunning effect”, Taylor Scott Davis’ “beguiling” (BBC Music Magazine) writing is much in demand by vocal groups and orchestras around the globe. His music has been described as “sonically luxurious”, memorable and inspiring of hope, and his belief in supporting collaboration, diversity and creating musical opportunities at all levels underpins all. From “full filmic blockbuster technicolour” to ravaging, soulful countermelodies and harmonies, Taylor’s music has a unique and timely voice.

“it’s the sumptuousness velvetiness of the textures, the propelling nature of the counterpoint, the contrasts of light and darkness, the prevailing exultancy – that really draw the listener’s attention” (Opera Today; ‘To Sing of Love: a Triptych’ for violin, choir, orchestra)

World Premieres and world premiere recordings formed the backbone of Taylor’s 2023-2024 season including notable first performances at Carnegie Hall, New York (Magnificat), Cadogan Hall, London (A Mosaic Mass – Cadogan) and at Sydney Opera House (Effortlessly from new concerto To Sing of Love: a Triptych) as well as significant releases on Decca Classics (Magnificat and five carol arrangements) and VOCES8 Records (new concerto To Sing of Love: a Triptych). Stardust has been premiered around the world by VOCES8 and will next appear on the group’s new Decca Classics release, Nightfall, in September 2024 – both an orchestrated and an a cappella arrangement of the piece are newly available.