Bruce Broughton: And on the Sixth Day & String Theory
7/26/2024, 6 Tracks, 50:57
Featuring
Olivier Stankiewicz
Jonathan Bloxham
London Symphony Orchestra
Bruce Broughton
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Compositional Technique
Bruce Broughton's "String Theory" is a theme and 17 variations, where each variation represents a string performance technique or a specific combination of string instruments.
Recording & Production
The London Symphony Orchestra, featured on this album, formed its own recording label, LSO Live, in 1999 and has since released over 150 recordings, making it the orchestra with the most recordings.
Performer Biography
Olivier Stankiewicz, the oboist on this album, has been the principal oboe of the London Symphony Orchestra since 2015 and has premiered several newly written pieces.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bruce Broughton's "And on the Sixth Day" is an oboe concerto that musically describes the Creation story from the first chapter of Genesis, with the oboe playing a conscious participant.
Composer Biography
Bruce Broughton, the composer of the works on this album, is primarily known for his film and television scores, having received an Academy Award nomination and ten Emmy Awards.
Composer Biography
Beyond his film work, Bruce Broughton has composed numerous orchestral and concert works, including a popular Tuba Concerto and a Concerto for Piccolo and Orchestra.
