Peter Sheppard Skærved, the violinist on this recording, is a Grammy-nominated recording artist with over one hundred critically acclaimed albums and has premiered hundreds of works written for him.
Composer Biography
Edward Cowie's musical practice and ideas are underpinned by his undergraduate studies in Physics and practical studies in Painting, integrating science, visual arts, and music.
Recording & Production
This album, titled 'The Kreutzer Effect', was recorded at Hastoe Village Hall in Hertfordshire, with Jonathan Haskell as the engineer and Peter Sheppard Skærved as the producer.
Performer Biography
Neil Heyde, the cellist of the Kreutzer Quartet, has made nearly 50 commercial recordings and heads the postgraduate programmes at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Composition History
Composer Edward Cowie dedicated his 7th String Quartet, 'The Western Australian', and the entire CD to the Kreutzer Quartet, who have performed and recorded six of his previous string quartets.
Performer Biography
Mihailo Trandafilovski, the violinist on this recording, is a Macedonian-born composer, violinist, and educator whose music has been performed by leading contemporary music groups worldwide.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Edward Cowie's music is deeply inspired by the natural world, with his imagination embedded in and inspired by the forces of nature, a theme evident in many of his works.
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