Alex Paxton, the composer and improvising trombonist, was a primary school music teacher, an experience he describes as a 'youthful antidote' to his academic training.
Performer Biography
Beibei Wang, the percussionist, is known for her vibrant performances and 'high-energy virtuosity,' blending classical and traditional Chinese percussion.
Compositional Technique
Paxton's compositional process often begins with melodies from his private improvisations, which he records into an audio diary before transcribing and orchestrating.
Composer Biography
Alex Paxton is a highly awarded composer, having received the Ernst von Siemens Composer's Prize 2023, an Ivor Novello Award, and the RPS Composition Prize, among others.
Recording & Production
All tracks on this album are premiere recordings, meaning they are the first time these pieces have been recorded.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Alex Paxton's music prioritizes heightened sensuality and 'ad hoc joy' over traditional structural or vocal consistency.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Paxton's compositional approach was influenced by teaching children, where he learned to embrace 'massed noisegeneration' and find joy in imprecision and excess.
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