Georgia Shreve

Georgia Shreve is an American composer, writer, playwright, poet, and multimedia artist known for her interdisciplinary approach to the arts. With a career spanning over four decades, she has created more than 100 original compositions, plays, poems, and novels.

Early life and education

From an early age, Shreve was immersed in the arts, directing plays by age eight and writing poetry by age ten. She pursued higher education at several prestigious institutions, earning:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Stanford University
• A Master's Degree in Creative Writing from Brown University
• A Master's Degree in Finance from Columbia University
• A Master's Degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania

Additionally, she is in the process of completing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Columbia University.

Career

Composition

Shreve's compositions encompass a wide range of genres, including orchestral works, chamber music, and vocal pieces. Her music has been performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Notably, her semi-operatic oratorios, *Lavinia* and *Anna Komnene*, premiered at Alice Tully Hall in April 2022, featuring a 62-piece orchestra and an all-star cast.

Writing

Shreve's literary works have been featured in publications like *The New Yorker*, *The New Republic*, and *The New Criterion*. She is the recipient of the Stanford Magazine Fiction Award. Her recent poetry collection, *Messages Never Sent*, delves into themes of love, loss, and resilience.

Multimedia art

Combining her talents in music, writing, and visual arts, Shreve creates multimedia performances that explore poignant, timeless themes and the nature of relationships. Her works often feature original videos and visual imagery, enhancing the audience's experience.

Discography

• *Lavinia* (Oratorio, 2022)
• *Anna Komnene* (Oratorio, 2022)
• *Portraits of the 20th Century* (Multimedia work, 2024)

Personal life

Shreve was one of the first female investment bankers, utilizing her finance degree to support her artistic passions. She has three sons, all residing in New York, pursuing careers in business, mathematics, and music.

Reception

Critics have praised Shreve's work for its emotional depth and innovative fusion of different art forms. Her oratorios, *Lavinia* and *Anna Komnene*, have been described as "breathtaking in scope and emotional depth," with performances that are "assured, sensitive, and full of vitality."