Deane, Raymond (1953- )

Irish composer, arranger, and pianist. His orchestral works include Enchaînement (1981-82), first performed by the RTÉ Symphony Orchestra, Dekatriad (1995), first performed by the Irish Chamber Orchestra, and his Violin Concerto (2003).

Deane was born on Achill Island, Mayo, off the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. He graduated from University College, Dublin, in 1974 and has since studied composition with Karlheinz Stockhausen, Gerald Bennett, and Isang Yun. His music has featured in many international festivals and has been recorded by the Black Box and Marco Polo Labels.