Adrian Sutton: Violin Concerto, Five Theatre Miniatures, A Fist Full of Fives, War Horse Suite, Short Story
10/4/2024, 16 Tracks, 1:14:24
Featuring
Fenella Humphreys
Michael Seal
BBC Philharmonic
Adrian Sutton
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Performer Biography
The BBC Philharmonic, the orchestra on this recording, performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2023, both at a free concert and in the final itself.
Performer Biography
Fenella Humphreys plays a violin made by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, which is kindly lent to her by Jonathan Sparey.
Composer Biography
Adrian Sutton, the composer, spent his youth in Zimbabwe and South Africa before returning to the UK to study music at Goldsmiths' College, University of London.
Composer Biography
Adrian Sutton found his calling composing for theatre, collaborating with London's National Theatre on popular productions like War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Adrian Sutton has a strong affinity for the twentieth-century British orchestral sound, with the rhythmic vitality and angular harmonies of William Walton's music being a significant influence.
Cultural Impact
Adrian Sutton jointly won an Olivier Award for Best Sound Design for his work on the National Theatre productions of War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Performer Biography
Fenella Humphreys, the violinist, has received critical acclaim, including the 2018 BBC Music Magazine Instrumental Award and the 2023 BBC Music Magazine Premiere Recording Award.
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