This album was recorded at MediaCityUK, Salford, Manchester, on November 14 and 15, 2019.
Recording & Production
The Chandos label uses 24-bit / 96 kHz recording technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Composer Biography
Eric Coates, the composer, was dismissed from his post as principal viola of Sir Henry Wood's Queen's Hall Orchestra in 1919, leading him to vow never to play the viola again.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Coates drew energy from city life, with his real joy being the nightlife of inter-war London, which influenced his music.
Performer Biography
John Wilson, the conductor on this album, studied composition and conducting at the Royal College of Music, where he was made a Fellow in 2011.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Coates prided himself on his craftsmanship and appreciated all good popular music, incorporating a sense of swing and dance-band verve into his melodic style.
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