David Hartley
American musician, notable for collaborations with Sting
About David Hartley
Born 1962. David Hartley is a British composer, musician, keyboardist and conductor.
David Hartley or Dave Hartley is a musician especially notable for several collaborations with Sting. Their cooperations include writing songs for the Walt Disney Animation Studios' The Emperor's New Groove, arranging for the song "You Will Be My Ain True Love" from Cold Mountain, and performing on the Sting albums Brand New Day and Sacred Love as a string arranger and conductor as well as playing piano and Hammond organ.
Together with Sting he has received an Annie Award and a BFCA Award for songs of The Emperor's New Groove, as well as nominations for an Oscar, Golden Globe, Grammy, BAFTA TV and Golden Satellite Award.
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Who is David Hartley?
American musician, notable for collaborations with Sting
When was David Hartley born?
David Hartley was born in 1962.
What is David Hartley's occupation?
David Hartley is a composer, musician, keyboardist and conductor.
What nationality is David Hartley?
David Hartley is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Hartley (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Hartley. https://biography.guide/david-hartley-composer/
MLA: "David Hartley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-hartley-composer/.
Chicago: "David Hartley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-hartley-composer/.
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