With a distinguished career as both a composer and visionary artistic director, Luke Styles is a leader on the global arts landscape. Having composed eight operas showcased at esteemed venues such as Glyndebourne and the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, and recent premieres for Le Balcon (Paris), La Nuova Musica (Wigmore Hall London) Oulu Festival (Finland) and the Philharmonia Orchestra (UK) Luke’s work is international at the highest levels. Luke has built international networks as a composer and artistic director with artists world wide, encompassing all art forms and genres. Luke has lasting relationships with international festivals and arts venues and is actively involved on a daily basis with the current trends and innovations in the global arts landscape.
As an artistic director, Luke Styles has joined with some of the most dynamic and innovative arts organisations worldwide. His tenure as the Artistic Director of the Deal Festival/Deal Music and Arts has been characterised by a commitment to curating vibrant, multi-arts events that transcend traditional boundaries. Under his leadership, the festival has evolved into a beacon of artistic excellence, showcasing classical chamber and orchestral music alongside cutting-edge contemporary works, opera, theatre, visual art, literature and community engagement initiatives. Luke's visionary programming and collaborative ethos have fostered lasting partnerships with orchestras, theatre companies, community organisations, visual artists, and filmmakers, enriching the cultural landscape of the festival's host region.
Luke's impact extends beyond the Deal Festival, as evidenced by his leadership roles in other esteemed arts organisations. His tenure as the Artistic Director and CEO of Ensemble Amorpha, a contemporary chamber music ensemble, saw him spearhead innovative multidisciplinary programming that led to collaborations with the British Film Institute, the Institute for Contemporary Art and the Vault Festival. Additionally, as co-founder and co-artistic director of the Emulsion Festival , a groundbreaking jazz and contemporary music festival in London, showcased his commitment to fostering dialogue and cross-pollination between different musical genres. Through these diverse leadership roles, Luke has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to artistic innovation, inclusivity, and community engagement, ensuring excellence and that the arts remain relevant and accessible to all.
Key Appointments
Artistic Director of Deal Music and Arts and the Deal Festival 2022 - to date
Artistic Director and CEO of Ensemble Amorpha 2009 - 2016
Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder of the Emulsion Festival, 2012 - 2014
Artitsic leadership on projects for Glyndebourne, Britten Pears Arts, Gondwana Choirs, British Council and Santa Marcilena Cultura, Sao Paulo/Brazil, Foundling Museum London
