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Young Composer Asteryth Sloane Dies at 26
25 Jul
Summary
- Asteryth Sloane, a celebrated composer, passed away at 26.
- Sloane's music addressed the living Earth, identity, and spirituality.
- Despite blindness, Sloane achieved significant accolades for compositions.
Famed British composer Asteryth Sloane passed away recently at the age of 26. Sloane's prolific career saw their acclaimed compositions performed by prominent ensembles such as VOCES8, Paraorchestra, BBC Singers, and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Sloane's musical works were known for responding to the beauty and fragility of the Earth, alongside themes of identity and spirituality. They also delved into the power of listening and the rights of sound sources.
Despite being blinded at two years old, Sloane achieved significant accolades, including the Cambridge Young Composer of the Year Competition in 2016 and the BBC Proms Inspire Young Composers' Competition in 2018. Sloane held multiple degrees in music and also pursued a career as a psychotherapist.
Tributes have poured in from across the music community, with institutions like the Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal Philharmonic Society sharing their deep sadness. Colleagues and mentors remember Sloane's poetic mind, sincerity, and overflowing creativity.
