Bennett: Orchestral Works, Vol. 4

Featuring

John Wilson
Michael McHale
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Richard Rodney Bennett

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Bennett described his different musical spheres, from film scores to concert pieces, as 'different rooms, albeit in the same house'.

Composition History

Four of the five works on this album were written as specific commissions, but Bennett never composed anything he didn't genuinely believe in.

Performer Biography

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, formed in 1935, is Scotland's national broadcasting orchestra and has won multiple awards, including four Gramophone Awards.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Bennett maintained extremely high standards for his compositions, often discarding work he felt was 'too easy' or not up to his own expectations.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a significantly greater dynamic range and resolution than standard 16-bit recordings.

Composer Biography

Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, the composer, was a symphonist, film composer, and jazz pianist, and was known for his diverse musical activities.

Performer Biography

Michael McHale, the pianist on this recording, won the Terence Judd / Hallé Award in 2009 and is considered one of Ireland's leading pianists.

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