Jacob Thompson-Bell

Biography

Jacob Thompson-Bell is a composer and creative producer with a particular focus on graphic scores and site-responsive work. He has worked with soloists and ensembles including Matthew Bourne, Philip Thomas, London Sinfonietta, Nonclassical, London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of Opera North, Ligeti Quartet and CoMA. Recent projects include Postcards from Eyemouth (Creative Scotland Open Project Fund, Leeds College of Music 2017), a site-specific exhibition and musical performance in collaboration with Eyemouth Hippodrome, Scotland, and Nick Katuszonek featuring contributions from community groups and schools. Significant previous projects include Fresh Yorkshire Aires (Grants for the Arts, 2016) featuring exhibitions and performances around Yorkshire, musical tours of Somerset House (Embedded, 2013 - 2015), and collaborative performances at LSO St Luke’s (Soundhub, 2012-14).