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The original compositions of Frank Horvat are influenced by the
post-modern idea of eclecticism. His portfolio of compositions
demonstrates a variety of musical styles, some even combined within
one work.
A common question to most composers is who and what are your influences?
For Frank, that's an easy & short answer:
Everything! From Bach to Beethoven to Bartók
to Bjork, folk musics from around the world, jazz & blues,
minimalism. His compositions have been based on real world themes
such as family, athletic pursuits, and September 11. Sometimes
his works have been based on nothing but a catchy little musical
passage.
For Frank, creative new music does not have to be put on a pedestal
and be art with a capital "A". Making an emotional and/or
cerebral connection with an audience is paramount. That is why
he feels strongly about performing his own works whenever possible.
Frank believes music can be expressed in many ways: chamber to
ensemble, electronic works, combinations with other media like
film. Frank Horvat's compositional technique of eclecticism is
what stimulates his musical ideas, thoughts and dreams.
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