David Hackbridge Johnson: Orchestral Music, Vol. 3

Featuring

Paul Mann
Kārlis Catlaks
Kristaps Catlaks
Liepājas Simfoniskais orķestris
David Hackbridge Johnson

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Performer Biography

The Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, the ensemble on this recording, is the oldest symphonic ensemble in the Baltic States, founded in 1881 by Hanss Hohapfel.

Performer Biography

The Liepāja Symphony Orchestra has received Latvia's highest national music award, the 'Great Music Award', in 2006, and was granted national orchestra status in 2010.

Performer Biography

Paul Mann, the conductor on this album, gained international attention by winning the 1998 Donatella Flick Conducting Competition, which led to his appointment as assistant conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.

Performer Biography

Paul Mann has a notable collaboration with the rock group Deep Purple, conducting their Concerto for Group and Orchestra with Jon Lord at the Royal Albert Hall, resulting in best-selling live DVD and CD recordings.

Composer's Artistic Vision

This album, David Hackbridge Johnson's third volume of orchestral music, departs from his previous 'dark dramas' to explore external influences from nature, poetry, and history.