James Douglas-Composer

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James Douglas Composer: 1932-2022

This website will continue to provide information about performances of his music, as well as becoming a lasting memorial and archive for his music, career and life;

maintained by his daughter Katharine H. Douglas

Obituary: The Scotsman




James Douglas -Composer:
A brief Biography

JAMES DOUGLAS: 1932-2022.

Award-winning Composer, Accompanist and Organist (born Dumbarton, Scotland) with an International outlook. Studied: Edinburgh and with Professor Hermann Reutter in Munich and Salzburg. Also, with Professor Henri Lauth of the Paris Conservatoire. These two musicians had a formative effect on his musical development. His music is published by Publisher: Eschenbach Editions with the most popular being: 'Visions of Glory' for SATB and Organ, Piano: words by David Adam /  music: James Douglas.  Also available are several choral, instrumental and organ works. Douglas has written works in all genres published by Eschenbach Editions, as well as over 20 CDs of his music which have been released by Caritas Records. His Catalogue of works include: 15 Symphonies, 36 major Organ works, 31 flute / flute & piano works, 'The Christ Church Sequence' (2001-2006) with 75 Chamber works; described by Musical America as 'History in the making).


James is also included in the Deaf Scotland  Virtual Museum, you can view his entry here: https://deafscotland.org/vm-display-james-douglas/


Printed Publications

Selected scores of James Douglas' music have been published by Eschenbach Editions and are available to by online here: http://www.caritas-music.co.uk/order_system/sheet_music_results.html Others are available as performance copies for professional performances in licensed premises globally. Please apply to Promotions Department c/o Eschenbach Editions eschenbach@caritas-music.co.uk

Recordings:

Caritas Records released almost 20 CDs by James Douglas Composer and 20 Digital Recordings. The CDs are on sale via www.caritas-music.co.uk and can all be downloaded from iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon or Spotify. 
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