Westword Magazine has called composer and artist Nathan Hall (he/him) “a try-anything aural dreamer with the skills and programming genius to mount ideas both intriguing and outrageous.” Nathan uses music as an artistic medium to explore a variety of fields including science, nature, the fine arts, history, and sexuality. There is an emotional resonance present in all of his works, from his traditional classical pieces for chamber ensembles, to experimental electronic pieces, sound sculptures, and multimedia projects. Nathan’s drive for making site-specific work is tied to his passion for travel and cultural exchange, while other works are inspired by his sexuality and experiences as a gay man, creating a special intimacy between performer, place, and audience.

Nathan Hall is a former Fulbright fellow to Iceland and a McKnight visiting composer. He holds his doctorate in musical arts (DMA) from CU Boulder, an MM from Carnegie Mellon, and a BA from Vassar College. His works have been performed and exhibited in 14 countries and 12 US States, by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the String Orchestra of Brooklyn, Buntport Theater, Tenth Intervention, GALA Choruses, Playground Ensemble, the Gay/Lesbian Chorus of San Francisco, Icelandic choirs, pianist Adam Tendler, a convention of roller coaster enthusiasts, and porn star Dirk Caber, among others. Recent residencies have included the Mattress Factory (Pittsburgh, PA) and Skaftfell Art Center (Seyðisfjörður, Iceland). Nathan was also the Denver Art Museum’s first creative in residence. He is currently an adjunct faculty member in music composition at the University of Denver.