Christopher Redgate, the oboist on this recording, has specialized in contemporary repertoire for over thirty years and performs exclusively on the Howarth-Redgate 21st Century Oboe, an instrument he helped develop.
Performer Biography
Christopher Redgate's career began with several prizes in international competitions and he is known for taking the oboe into the farthest reaches of technical virtuosity.
Recording & Production
The album producers acknowledge assistance from the Royal Academy of Music, the Arts & Humanities Research Council, and Kingston University for this project.
Compositional Technique
Some works on this album, like Roger Redgate's Concerto, feature significant improvisation from the soloist and even one of the ensembles.
Album & Artwork
Two main themes unite the works on these CDs: the use of electronics and the performer's input into the compositional process.
Interpretation
Many works on this album involve collaborative activity between the composer and performer, including in-depth study of multiphonic resources.
Recording & Production
Many of the works on this album were recorded at Coombhurst Studio, Kingston University, with David Lefeber as the recording engineer.
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