The poet Geoffrey Hill described Emily Howard's music as "austerely sensuous and sensuously austere," capturing a paradox in her style.
Composer Biography
Emily Howard, the composer, holds a degree in mathematics and computer science from Oxford University.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Emily Howard's compositions are influenced by a diverse range of extramusical ideas, including science, mathematics, philosophy, poetry, sport, and chess.
Composer Biography
Emily Howard was the inaugural UBS Composer in Residence with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Bridge Academy, Hackney, starting in 2010.
Recording & Production
This album features recordings made at various locations, including Liverpool Friary, Menuhin Hall, All Saints in East Finchley, and the Royal Northern College of Music.
Compositional Technique
Emily Howard developed an 'oxymoronic orchestration' technique, where contradictory instrumentation of the same chord is presented simultaneously.
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