Huw Watkins, the pianist and composer on this album, teaches at the Royal Academy of Music and was awarded an MBE in 2021 for services to music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Potton Hall in Westleton, Suffolk, England, between April 28th and May 1st, 2021.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's program reflects the idea of composers echoing each other across time, pairing Bach's keyboard works with Britten's realizations and new works by contemporary composers.
Performer Biography
Ruby Hughes, the soprano on this album, was a BBC New Generation Artist and has performed major roles at numerous international opera festivals.
Composition History
Huw Watkins's song cycle 'Echo' was commissioned by Carnegie Hall and the Presteigne Festival and premiered in New York in October 2017.
Interpretation
Ruby Hughes, the soprano, finds a 'very nostalgic' and 'reflective' quality in hearing Bach on the piano, allowing listeners to connect with their emotions.
