Kenneth Woods, the conductor, is the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the English Symphony Orchestra and also leads the Colorado MahlerFest and The Elgar Festival.
Critical Reception
Gerber's Violin Concerto was called 'a major addition to the contemporary violin repertoire' by the Washington Post after its American premiere in 1995.
Performer Biography
Emily Davis, the violinist on this recording, holds the position of Associate Leader with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and has performed as a guest Concertmaster with numerous international ensembles.
Recording & Production
Most of the music on this recording consists of arrangements of chamber music pieces by Steven Gerber, commissioned by the Gerber Trust to make his music more accessible.
Composer Biography
Steven Gerber, an American composer, received degrees from Haverford College and Princeton University, where he studied with notable composition teachers including Milton Babbitt.
Composer Biography
Steven Gerber's music is well-known in Russia and Ukraine, where many of his major works, including his Violin Concerto, received their world premieres.
Performer Biography
Adrian Williams, who arranged several works on this album, was described by Yehudi Menuhin as a 'master of intricate patterns and forms' and began composing at age eleven.
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