George Lloyd: Lament, Air & Dance and Sonata for Violin & Piano
11/1/2024, 6 Tracks, 1:00:24
Featuring
Martin Roscoe
Tasmin Little
George Lloyd
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Composer Biography
George Lloyd's early education was exclusively musical, as persistent rheumatic fever prevented him from attending school until age twelve.
Composer Biography
George Lloyd's parents had refined musical tastes; his father was an amateur flautist with broad knowledge of Italian opera, and his mother played the violin and viola.
Composer Biography
After a period of ill health and artistic setbacks, George Lloyd and his wife Nancy became market gardeners, growing carnations and then mushrooms, during which time he continued to compose.
Recording & Production
The executive producer for this album is William Lloyd, who is also the composer's son.
Recording & Production
This album's producer, George Lloyd, is the composer of the works featured on the recording.
Composer Biography
During World War II, George Lloyd was traumatized when his ship, HMS Trinidad, was struck by its own malfunctioning torpedo, leading to heavy casualties and his near drowning.
Composer's Artistic Vision
George Lloyd's artistic credo was to "just write what I have to write," reflecting the directness and emotional honesty of his music.
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