Gustav Hoyer

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

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

References
  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.
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