Eric Egan

Dr. Eric Skytterholm Egan is Associate Professor of Composition at Durham University's Department of Music and Associate Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Study. An Irish-Norwegian composer, his work emphasizes formal clarity through innovative instrumental combinations.

He completed his PhD in Composition under Richard Rijnvos in 2010.

Creative practice integrates historical references with contemporary techniques:

• Hybrid acoustic textures blending traditional and extended techniques
• Cross-disciplinary collaborations with visual and environmental fields
• Spatial composition for diverse performance contexts
• Arctic soundscape documentation and interpretation

His compositions have been performed internationally by ensembles including Arditti Quartet, Cikada, Crash Ensemble, and Trondheim Sinfonietta at venues like Konzerthaus Wien, Southbank Centre, and Darmstadt International Summer Course.

He directs Durham University's contemporary music initiatives:

• Producer: Ensemble 7Bridges and E7B SoundLab (ensembles in residence)
• Director: NAME (new art music ensemble)
• Founder: KLANG contemporary music festival

Recent lectures at Oslo and Krakow Music Academies demonstrate knowledge dissemination beyond compositional practice.