The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, featured on this album, is the national symphony orchestra of Wales and is known for its adventurous programming and extensive touring.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled 'British Tone Poems, Volume 1', includes premiere recordings of works by Henry Balfour Gardiner and Ivor Gurney.
Recording & Production
The recording was made in 24-bit / 96 kHz, a high-resolution format that aims to reproduce the original waveform more closely than standard 16-bit recordings.
Recording & Production
The recording session took place over three days in September 2016 at the BBC Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff Bay, Wales.
Performer Biography
Rumon Gamba, the conductor on this album, is a champion of new music and has led several high-profile premieres, including operas and concertos.
Instruments
The recording utilized a variety of microphones from different manufacturers, including custom hand-built CM 402 microphones by designer Jörgen Thuresson.
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