The titles of the movements in Six Pieces for Orchestra refer to universal story elements like seductress, journey, hero, quest, decision, and goal, though the composer states it is "just music, a story without words."
Composition History
Tony Banks decided to create another orchestral work after learning a lot from his first attempt, Seven, and feeling more confident.
Performer Biography
Martin Robertson, the alto saxophonist, has worked with internationally prominent conductors like Sir Simon Rattle and seminal composers such as Mark Anthony Turnage.
Composer Biography
Tony Banks is a founding member of the progressive rock band Genesis, which became one of the most commercially successful bands of the 1980s and 1990s.
Performer Biography
Charlie Siem, the violinist on this album, plays a 1735 Guarneri del Gesù d'Egville violin, which was once owned by the famous violinist Yehudi Menuhin.
Compositional Technique
Unlike his previous orchestral work, Seven, all the music for Six Pieces for Orchestra was originally conceived with the orchestra in mind.
Recording & Production
Recording in Prague allowed for rehearsal time with The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, enabling errors to be removed and adjustments to be made to the score before recording.
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