During the Second World War, Daniel Jones served as a Captain in British Army Intelligence, working as a cryptographer and decoder at Bletchley Park.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Daniel Jones considered the Symphony, which he described as 'a dramatic structure with an emotive intention,' the cornerstone of his prolific output.
Composer Biography
Daniel Jones was a close and lasting friend of the poet Dylan Thomas, with whom he collaborated on over two hundred poems.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Daniel Jones described himself as a 'lone wolf, belonging to no school,' whose music critics found difficult to categorize.
Composer Biography
Daniel Jones, the composer, was born in Pembroke, South Wales, in 1912 and lived most of his life in Swansea.
Recording & Production
The pianist, Martin Jones, discovered many of Daniel Jones's piano works in the National Library Archive in Aberystwyth, after the composer had previously denied writing much piano music.
Performer Biography
Martin Jones, the pianist on this recording, has been a highly regarded solo pianist since receiving the Dame Myra Hess Award in 1968.
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