William Ferris (1937-2000), an American composer/conductor, left more than 500 works for virtually every medium before his premature death at age 63.
Performer Biography
John Vorrasi, a tenor on this album, was William Ferris's lifelong partner and collaborator, helping to create the William Ferris Chorale and serving as its tenor soloist.
Composer Biography
William Ferris was a believing Catholic whose faith stayed with him all his life, and he was widely and eclectically read in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ferris championed composers with highly personal styles, who were too conservative for the avant-garde and too modern for conservatives, valuing their integrity to their own styles.
Recording & Production
This album is the first widely-distributed recording of a significant selection of William Ferris's orchestral music, a chance for his music to be heard by listeners.
Performer Biography
John Shirley-Quirk, a baritone on this album, is one of Britain's most renowned musicians, known for his masterly performances of orchestral repertoire and his active association with new music.
Performer Biography
Sara Watkins, an oboist on this album, was recognized as one of America's most gifted instrumentalists and gave over 30 world premieres of works by eminent composers.
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