Stephen Goss

Stephen Goss is a Professor of Composition at the University of Surrey and Professor of Guitar at the Royal Academy of Music. He directs the International Guitar Research Centre, blending performance and scholarly work. His roles include teaching composition and musicianship at the Yehudi Menuhin School. Goss is renowned globally for compositions across orchestral, chamber, and solo works, with over 90 CDs recorded by labels like EMI and Deutsche Grammophon.

• Education: Composition and guitar studies at the Royal Academy of Music, University of Bristol, and University of London.
• Research: Explores guitarist-composer interplay, pushing boundaries between performance, transcription, and original composition.

Research Interests: Modern classical composition, guitar performance innovation, interdisciplinary collaborations with visual art/architecture, and pedagogy emphasizing improvisation and general musicianship. His work often reflects historical influences while embracing contemporary techniques.

Grants & Commissions: Major works commissioned by institutions like the Boulder Philharmonic, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Notable projects include the world's first Theorbo Concerto (2018) and Landscape and Memory (2023 triple album).

Labs/Teams: International Guitar Research Centre at the University of Surrey fosters collaborative projects between performers, composers, and scholars.