Julian Wagstaff is a composer of classical music and music theatre. He lives in Edinburgh, Scotland where he is also active as a writer, arranger and guitarist (rock / musical theatre). He recently served as Composer in Residence at Kings Buildings, University of Edinburgh.

Julian's major current project is a planned UK tour of his chamber opera The Turing Test, about two rival scientists locked in a battle to be the first to build a truly intelligent machine. The tour is being organised to coincide with the Alan Turing centenary year 2012. Click Here to visit the website at www.turingtestopera.com. Media professionals can access visual and other resources on Julian's press page: www.julianwagstaff.com/press

The composer has just completed a commission from the Royal Society of Chemistry for a new work to celebrate International Year of Chemistry. Entitled A Persistent Illusion, the piece was performed by Hebrides Ensemble at a memorable concert in Edinburgh on 12th December 2011. Click Here to read a review in the Scotsman newspaper.

Julian's other work includes chamber music, symphonies, musicals and opera and is frequently performed in Scotland and beyond. A new concert version of Julian's stage musical John Paul Jones was recently performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Consort of Voices and guest soloists at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh (September 2010). Click Here for more information.

This official website (julianwagstaff.com) contains information on most of Julian's music, including MP3 sound files, perusal scores and programme notes, plus links and information on past and future performances. Full contact details can be found on the Contact page.

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