Daniel Elms, a contemporary composer, creates emotive soundscapes that fuse orchestral textures with electroacoustic instruments and urban sounds from his hometown of Hull.
Composition History
Daniel Elms' piece "Bethia" was commissioned by the BFI, a charity founded in 1933 that combines cultural, creative, and industrial roles related to film.
Compositional Technique
Daniel Elms' "Bethia" uses reimagined sea shanties and maritime hymns for acoustic and electronic instruments, creating a texture similar to a tremulous sea.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Daniel Elms' work, influenced by progressive and humanist ideologies, addresses social, economic, and political relationships between people and cities.
Recording & Production
The performance of "Bethia" was recorded live by the BBC at Hull Minster on June 30, 2017, and broadcast on BBC Radio 3 the following day.
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