The Taliesin Orchestra, featured on this recording, comprises professional musicians from London, many of whom have careers as soloists.
Performer Biography
Danny DeVito, a well-known actor who starred in and directed films like 'Matilda', is a patron of Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity and is featured on this recording.
Composition History
The work was commissioned to benefit Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, with profits from performances and recordings supporting the charity.
Compositional Technique
The music for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs uses distinct themes for each character, which change and alter as the story unfolds.
Notable Performances
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered in London in 1994, performed by the London Philharmonic under Franz Welser-Möst.
Performer Biography
Joanna Lumley, an actress known for 'Absolutely Fabulous', is also a patron of Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity and is featured on this recording.
Composition History
Eleanor Alberga's musical treatment of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was inspired by Roald Dahl's rhyming version of the Brothers Grimm fable.
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