This recording was made on December 1, 2015, at All Saints East Finchley, London, with David Lefeber as producer and engineer.
Performer Biography
Paul Silverthorne, the violist on this recording, plays a viola made by the Brothers Amati in 1620, loaned from the Royal Academy of Music collection.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Harrison Birtwistle's unique musical style ranges from large-scale operatic and orchestral works, rich in mythical power, to intimate chamber pieces with contemplative lyricism.
Composition History
The London Sinfonietta commissioned these 'Sinfonietta Shorts' from today's leading composers, with principal players premiering them.
Composer Biography
Sir Harrison Birtwistle, the composer, sold his clarinets in 1965 to dedicate himself entirely to composition.
Performer Biography
Jonathan Morton, the violinist, was invited by Lord Menuhin to study at his acclaimed school at age 13 and performed as a soloist under Menuhin's baton less than two years later.
Composition History
The 'Sinfonietta Shorts' series, which includes this work, began in 2008 to celebrate the London Sinfonietta's 40th birthday.
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