The album features live recordings, including the world premiere of Simon Holt's Boots of Lead, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For composer Simon Holt, music is a means of creating 'sonic objects' that evoke a heightened world of imagination.
Composition History
Many works by the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) are commissioned through their Sound Investment scheme, which involves individuals in the commissioning process.
Performer Biography
Ulrich Heinen, the cellist on this recording, plays on a cello made by Giovanni Grancino in 1722.
Performer Biography
Sir Simon Rattle, the conductor, was appointed Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Berliner Philharmoniker in September 2002.
Composer Biography
Simon Holt finds inspiration in Greek myths and the dark, passionate texts of Federico García Lorca, whose writings resonate with Holt's sound world.
Composer Biography
Simon Holt, the composer, studied composition with Anthony Gilbert at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
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