Lloyd co-founded the Oxford University Musical Club (OUMC) in 1872, which grew into an important public institution and still exists today as the Oxford University Music Society.
Compositional Technique
Lloyd's chamber works, such as the Duo Concertante, were often published with instrumental substitutions, indicating his flexibility for performers.
Composer Biography
In 1876, Lloyd succeeded Samuel Sebastian Wesley, a renowned musician, as the organist of Gloucester Cathedral, despite being an amateur organist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lloyd, a composer, employed a conservative, light-Romantic idiom, and his skill was highly regarded by his contemporaries.
Performer Biography
Anna Petrova, the pianist, is an Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Louisville and was honored by the United Nations in 2018 for her work with refugees.
Performer Biography
Matthew Nelson, the clarinetist on this album, is a Professor of Clarinet at the University of Louisville and maintains an international profile as both a performer and pedagogue.
Composer Biography
Charles Harford Lloyd, the composer, began playing the organ at age ten in a neighboring church where his brother-in-law was the vicar.
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