Stephen Dodgson, a London-born composer, studied and later taught theory and composition at the Royal College of Music, where one of his pupils was John Williams, a renowned guitarist.
Performer Biography
The Mēla Guitar Quartet, whose name means 'festive gathering' in Indian, brings the colors and textures of four classical guitars to life with an inventive and eclectic repertoire.
Composition History
Dodgson began writing for guitar in the 1950s on the advice of Julian Bream, a celebrated guitarist, who premiered Dodgson's Suite for Guitar in 1952.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dodgson's guitar works, including solos, concertos, and chamber music, demonstrate a variety and imaginative range in a field of music that was somewhat neglected.
Recording & Production
Some works on this album, specifically tracks 2-9, were recorded from unpublished manuscripts with permission from the Stephen Dodgson Charitable Trust.
Performer Biography
The Eden Stell Guitar Duo, consisting of Mark Eden and Christopher Stell, has a long association with Stephen Dodgson, performing his works since the duo's genesis in 1990.
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