Eleanor Alberga was the Musical Director for the London Contemporary Dance Theatre, where she conducted, composed, and performed on their tours.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Arcadiana, the group performing on this album, was created for performances at the Arcadia Festival, an original music festival founded by Eleanor Alberga and her husband, violinist Thomas Bowes.
Composer Biography
Eleanor Alberga was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021 for her Services to British Music.
Composer Biography
Eleanor Alberga, the composer, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1949 and decided at age five to become a concert pianist.
Recording & Production
This album features World Première recordings of Eleanor Alberga's music, made immediately after the 2022 Arcadia Festival.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Eleanor Alberga's music is known for its depth, color, vibrancy, and its ability to make a deep emotional impression on audiences.
Composer Biography
In 2015, Eleanor Alberga's commissioned work, Arise, Athena!, opened the Last Night of the BBC Proms and was seen and heard by millions.
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