Beyond English pastoral styles, Moeran's use of impressionistic harmonies in his works indicates an appreciation for and influence from mainland European musical traits of his time.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Menuhin Hall, Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey, on May 1-2, 2021, with Adam Binks as producer, engineer, and editor.
Performer Biography
Darragh Morgan, the violinist of the Fidelio Trio, is an Edison Fellow at the British Library, where he discovered early recordings of Moeran's music.
Composer Biography
Ernest Moeran, the composer, made Kenmare, Ireland, his second home from around 1934 until his death there in 1950, reflecting his love for Ireland and its music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Moeran's music, particularly his early Piano Trio and Violin Sonata, was influenced by his Irish heritage and experiences, incorporating traditional folk dance-like textures.
Instruments
Darragh Morgan plays an 1848 Giuseppe Rocca violin, generously on loan from The Morgan-Rocca Instrument Trust, and Timothy Gill plays a cello by Francesco Ruggeri, dated 1695.
Performer Biography
Mary Dullea, the pianist of the Fidelio Trio, founded 'Chamber Music on Valena,' an annual summer festival on Valentia Island, Co. Kerry, where Moeran completed his Symphony in G minor.
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