Anna Meredith

For the academic, see Anna Meredith (veterinary surgeon). For the artist, see Anne Meredith Barry.

Anna Meredith
Anna Meredith at the Barbican in 2022
Background information
Born (1978-01-12) 12 January 1978 (age 46)
Tufnell Park, North London, England
Genres
Years active2008–present
LabelsMoshi Moshi
Websiteannameredith.com

Anna Howard Meredith MBE (born 12 January 1978)[1] is a Scottish composer and performer of electronic and acoustic music. She is a former composer-in-residence with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra[2] and former PRS/RPS Composer in the House with Sinfonia ViVA.[3][4]

In 2016, Meredith released her debut studio album, Varmints, to widespread critical acclaim. An electronica-based release, the album won the 2016 Scottish Album of the Year Award.

  1. ^ Chilton, Martin (5 January 2012). "A concert without musical instruments". Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  2. ^ Snapes, Laura (3 July 2013). "Rising: Anna Meredith". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media Inc. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Sinfonia Viva to feature Derby's 'night sounds'". BBC News. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Composer Anna to spend two years with Viva". Derby Telegraph. 24 December 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2013.[permanent dead link]