Brian Elias studied with Elisabeth Lutyens, a composer who encouraged him to explore the harmony and serial organization of the Second Viennese School.
Performer Biography
The Castalian Quartet, featured on this album, is the first Hans Keller String Quartet in Residence at the University of Oxford.
Performer Biography
Natalie Clein, a British cellist featured on this album, was awarded an OBE in 2021 for her services to music.
Performer Biography
The Castalian Quartet's name comes from the Castalian Spring in Delphi, a source of poetic inspiration in Greek mythology.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Brian Elias's music has maintained consistent features and values over the years, despite developing in style.
Composer Biography
Brian Elias, the composer, was born in Bombay, India, and moved to the U.K. at age thirteen.
Performer Biography
Natalie Clein plays on the 'Simpson' Guadagnini cello, an instrument made in 1777.
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