Gerard Schurmann's concert works incorporate multicultural influences, such as Magyár inflections and Chinese poetry settings, alongside his British heritage.
Composer Biography
Gerard Schurmann, the composer, was born in Kertosono, Java, which was then part of the Dutch East Indies.
Composer Biography
Gerard Schurmann orchestrated two Oscar-winning scores: Maurice Jarre's Lawrence of Arabia and Ernest Gold's Exodus.
Performer Biography
Randall Bills, the American tenor, has been praised for his 'consummate mastery of Rossini's style, range and vocal bravura' by Opera News.
Composer Biography
Gerard Schurmann was known for his film scores in the 1950s and '60s, including Ealing classics and Disney adventures.
Recording & Production
This album is the first recording of Gerard Schurmann's song cycle Chuench'i with a tenor voice.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Gerard Schurmann's harmonic language absorbed aspects of serialism but he preferred to adapt its discipline to personal artistic ends rather than strict tone-rows.
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