Serge Diaghilev, the business mind behind the Ballets Russes, pioneered the idea of bringing together upcoming music talents with choreographers, famously discovering Igor Stravinsky.
Album & Artwork
This album features five composers who have participated in the Rambert Music Fellowship, a scheme supporting new music and new dance.
Recording & Production
The pieces on this album were recorded at various locations, including All Saints in East Finchley and Tooting, Menuhin Hall, and the Centre for Digital Music at Queen Mary University of London.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The compositions on this disc, though varied in forces and inspiration, share an abundance of character and a commitment to excellence from each composer.
Composition History
The Rambert Music Fellowship, which led to this album, was conceived in 2009 by Paul Hoskins, Rambert Music Director, with the hunch that Rambert could be an inspiring place for composers.
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