Guirne Creith, born Gladys Mary Cohen in London in 1907, used multiple pseudonyms throughout her life, changing her name five times.
Critical Reception
Upon its premiere, 'The Musical Times' praised Guirne Creith's violin concerto as "intensely steeped in lush and sensual romance; a delightful contrast to modern coldness."
Composition History
Guirne Creith's violin concerto, dedicated to virtuoso Albert Sammons, was premiered by him with the BBC Orchestra in 1936.
Composer Biography
Guirne Creith was a child prodigy in composition, astonishing those around her with her talent from the age of eight.
Recording & Production
This album aims to pay tribute to Guirne Creith, whose work has been rediscovered and is now being brought back into the contemporary repertoire.
Composer Biography
After an accident in 1952 ended her career as a concert pianist, Guirne Creith became a respected authority in gastronomy and oenology in France, publishing two books with Faber & Faber.
Composer Biography
At just sixteen, Guirne Creith entered the Royal Academy of Music, where she won five composition prizes, including the prestigious Profumo Prize for her symphonic poem 'Rapunzel'.
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