Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, a key figure in the Savile Club's musical history, taught over 40 composers, including fellow-Savilians Herbert Howells and Arthur Benjamin, but was known for his quick temper.
Historical Context
The Savile Club, founded in 1868, was created as an alternative to the formal and exclusive London clubs of the time, attracting distinguished members from the arts and sciences.
Album & Artwork
This album celebrates the musical heritage of London's Savile Club, featuring works by 12 of its members from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Performer Biography
Alexander Karpeyev, the pianist on this recording, is a Russian pianist resident in the UK who trained at the Moscow Conservatory and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Composer Biography
Later generations of Savile composers, including Arthur Benjamin, Virgil Thomson, Francis Chagrin, Sir William Walton, William Alwyn, and Sir Malcolm Arnold, benefited from writing for film, a new and lucrative income stream.
Recording & Production
This album was originally released as a privately produced CD for members of the Savile Club to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2018.
Composer Biography
Roger Quilter and Henry Balfour Gardiner, both composers on this album, had considerable inherited wealth and used their money to support musical causes and fellow composers, which may have contributed to their relatively small outputs.
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