Dylan Lardelli

Composer, Guitarist

Born in Wellington New Zealand, Dylan Lardelli holds a Bachelors Degree in Guitar Performance and a Masters Degree in Composition (with distinction) from Victoria University (Wellington, New Zealand).

Dylan Lardelli has been the recipient of many scholarships and awards including the award of first place with his piece “Four Fragments” in the Asian Composers League Young Composers’ Competition in Tokyo in 2003.   He was also the first recipient of the Edwin Carr foundation scholarship which will enable him to undertake composition studies in Europe.  During 2003 and 2004, Dylan held the position of composer-in-residence with the Auckland Philharmonia.   He also participated in the Acanthes workshop with Peter Eotvos and the Royaumont course with Brian Ferneyhough.

Dylan's compositions have been performed by several notable international artists such Robert Ingliss (Oboe),  Stephen De Pledge (Piano), Reiko Suzuki (Violin), Yuji Takahashi (Piano) and Mark Menzies (Violin). The Cygnus Ensemble of New York and the Contemporary Music Ensemble of Korea have also featured his work. His pieces have been programmed in the Gaudeamus Music Week held in Amsterdam and the Darnstadt New Music Festival.  His piece “Tumbu” was performed by Clarinetist Patrick Barry and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra throughout New Zealand (2005).

As a Guitarist, Dylan has performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Stroma Contemporary Music Ensemble and with ensembles in Korea, Thailand and Germany including at the New Zealand Music Festival in Lubeck.  Dylan has recorded numerous New Zealand Compositions.  (for further information visit: www.sounz.org.nz)