R.C. Barrows, Composer-In-Residence for the Culver Chamber Music Series, does not fit the mold of the modern composer. Instead of the atonal and minimalist styles used by most modern concert composers, he opts for a more melodic classical/romantic style, with perhaps a dash of Baroque, although not totally devoid of modern influences.
Mr. Barrows is a member of the American Composers Forum and the Pacific Composers Forum. His chamber works have been performed by members of the L.A. Opera Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, San Diego Chamber Orchestra, L.A. Baroque Orchestra, and other impressive professional musicians.
- 2 single-movement String Quartets
- A two-movement Sonata for Piano and Cello
- 2 full-length String Trios *
- A single-movement Duo for Violin and Cello *
- A four-movement Quintet for Clarinet and Strings
- A single-movement Piano Trio
- A three-movement Sonata for Violin and Viola
- A single-movement Idyll for Piano and Trumpet
- Versions available for piano/clarinet, piano/oboe, and piano/horn
- Elegy for Unaccompanied String Instrument *
- Versions available for Violin, Viola, and Cello
- Lament for Viola and Cello *
Among his chamber music works are:
On the non-classical front, he recently wrote lyrics and arrangements, and used his ability to do voice impressions (he can do over 230), for the recent recording of Christmas carol parodies called Warped Christmas, which includes such songs as Clinton’s 12 Days of Christmas and The Ballad of Jesse “The Body” Ventura. He rides a motorcycle, pumps iron, skydives… Since when does any composer of merit fit into a mold?
