Edward Gregson's professional life has followed two parallel paths for over 30 years: a career in top-tier music education and an international reputation as a composer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Edward Gregson has a lifelong interest in writing instrumental music, ranging from his early student works to his most recent compositions.
Composer Biography
Edward Gregson nurtured future generations of musicians at Goldsmiths, University of London (1976-1996) and as principal of the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester (1996-2008).
Recording & Production
The recording sessions took place in challenging circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the musicians overcame these with good humor and fortitude.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Edward Gregson believes that all professional composers have a duty to fulfill by writing educational music or music for young musicians, a practice he admires in Bartók and Britten.
Album & Artwork
This album is a representative selection of Edward Gregson's work, curated by the composer himself, spanning his entire career from his youthful Oboe Sonata to more recent compositions.
Recording & Production
The soloists on this recording are principal players from the Hallé and BBC Philharmonic orchestras, chosen due to Edward Gregson's special relationship with these Manchester-based ensembles since 1996.
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