David Jennings, born in Sheffield in 1972, began composing at age twelve and studied music at Durham and Manchester Universities with John Casken.
Composer's Artistic Vision
David Jennings's music is characterized by a "warm, glowing quality," influenced by early to mid-20th Century English composers, Gershwin, Medieval music, and the landscape of Northern England.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the presence of the composer, David Jennings, ensuring his direct input on the interpretation of his piano music.
Performer Biography
James Willshire, the pianist on this recording, was the youngest British pianist to receive an Educational Scholarship in the 2000 London International Piano Competition at age fifteen.
Composition History
The album features all of David Jennings's piano music composed between 1985 and 2010, representing his complete works for the instrument to date.
Composer's Artistic Vision
David Jennings finds immediate musical satisfaction in composing for the piano, as it allows his own hands to shape the material directly, unlike writing for larger ensembles.
Compositional Technique
The Prelude and Fugue, Op. 6, by David Jennings, employs twelve-note procedures throughout, combining them with Jazz-inflected harmony and juxtaposing lyrical and aggressive ideas.
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