Peter Boyer is one of the most frequently performed American orchestral composers of his generation, with over 300 performances of his works by more than 100 orchestras.
Cultural Impact
Peter Boyer's major work, Ellis Island: The Dream of America, which celebrates the American immigrant experience, has been performed over 150 times by more than 60 orchestras.
Composer Biography
Peter Boyer has contributed orchestrations to over 20 film scores by top Hollywood composers, including Thomas Newman and James Horner, and has arranged music for the Academy Awards telecasts.
Composition History
Three of the works on this album—Silver Fanfare, Festivities, and Celebration Overture—were commissioned for celebratory concerts.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Peter Boyer's works on this album represent a cross-section of his orchestral music, reflecting varied commission circumstances and his interest in the orchestral medium.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, England, on June 17th, 2013, with Tim Handley as producer and editor.
Performer Biography
The London Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1932 by Sir Thomas Beecham, has been the Resident Orchestra at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall since 1992.
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