The inspiration for this album came from pianist Matthew Mills, who suggested the project and dedicated many hours to learning and performing the music.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album took place in September and October 2022 at Wathen Hall, St Paul's School, London.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Bernard Hughes does not adhere to a single piano 'style', instead adapting his approach to suit each compositional occasion.
Composition History
This album compiles nearly all of Bernard Hughes's solo piano music written over 30 years, from his school days to weeks before the recording in October 2022.
Composer Biography
Bernard Hughes is the Composer-in-Residence at St Paul's Girls' School in London, a position he has held since 2015.
Performer Biography
Matthew Mills, the pianist on this album, has had a diverse freelance career for almost three decades, performing across the UK as a soloist, chamber musician, and accompanist.
Compositional Technique
The Partita Contrafacta by Bernard Hughes replaces traditional Baroque suite dances with unexpected alternatives, such as a tango instead of an allemande.
