Thomas Bowes plays a splendid 1659 Nicolo Amati violin, a renowned instrument from one of the great Cremonese makers.
Composer Biography
Eleanor Alberga was awarded a NESTA Fellowship in 2001, leading her to give up her career as a concert pianist to focus full-time on composition.
Composer Biography
Eleanor Alberga, born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1949, was introduced to classical music early and assimilated various genres from folk to jazz and Jamaican pop music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, UK, in February 2021, under UK COVID restrictions.
Composition History
Eleanor Alberga's 'The Soul's Expression' for baritone and strings was commissioned with funds from the Performing Rights Society for Music Foundation's 'Women Make Music' initiative, inspiring her to use only female poets.
Performer Biography
Thomas Bowes, the violinist on this album, is known for his extensive work in cinema, with his playing featured on over 200 film soundtracks.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Eleanor Alberga's music is influenced by her Caribbean heritage and contemporary European music, but her primary wish is for listeners to hear good music that communicates something human.
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