About Alex
Alex is a multi instrumentalist and composer who works primarily in collaboration with dance, theatre and film. On hearing the 'Imperial March' in the Star Wars films at the age of seven, Alex was inspired to learn how to play an instrument and study music.
He works as both a live instrumentalist as well as a composer / producer and arranger with companies across Europe and beyond. Recent live collaborations include award winning projects with Hofesh Shechter Company, Ephemeral Ensemble, Paris Opera, 'Beyond - Osez l'adventure' to name a selection, as well as compositional collaborations with companies Hermès, Lego, English National Ballet, Arnema Orchestra, Kamamuta and many more.
Alex studied contemporary music at the Academy of Contemporary Music in England, and received Bachelor of Music Degree with Honours in 2012.
Testimonials
CALDONIA DANCES
“Alex was a fantastic composer to work with on our dance production Weight/Wait. He listened carefully to our ideas and worked (to a really quick deadline) with us in and out of the studio to find the right composition for this work. The music is delicately and uniquely crafted and has become like another character on stage. We are already looking forward to working with him again.“
THIS EGG
“Alex was a fantastic collaborator on our most recent show, dressed, where he worked alongside singer and songwriter Imogen Mahdavi to create an eclectic mix of tracks.”
Josie Dale-Jones – This Egg
Matthew Rushing, Rehearsal Director & Guest Artist for The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
“My name is Matthew Rushing and I am the Rehearsal Director as well as Guest Artist for The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. I have choreographed 3 ballets for the Ailey company during my 25 years with the organization, and have also had the opportunity to choreograph ballets for Yale Dance Theater and other regional dance companies in the United States. I recently have had the pleasure of working with Alex Paton as an accompanist as well as a composer for a score for one of my most recent ballets TRIBUTE. Alex has an incredible gift of making one's ideas into a sonic reality. His expertise and versatility in the composition of music allows a choreographer unlimited access to musical ideas. Rarely have I worked with a composer that has such a great collaborative spirit. Not only did Alex execute the tasks I presented him, but he also was very inspiring in the way he presented his own ideas. My time working with Alex Paton was full of creativity and inspiration and I am looking forward to the next time I can collaborate with such a great artist.”
