Two main themes emerged in Peter Graham's music on this album: musical inspiration from his time in New York City in the 1980s, and the influence of 'giants' from art, performance, and film-making.
Composer Biography
Peter Graham, the composer, gained international recognition in 2002 as the first non-American to win the American Bandmasters Association's prestigious Ostwald Award for composition.
Recording & Production
This Naxos recording marks composer Peter Graham's 60th birthday, celebrated by the Black Dyke Band.
Performer Biography
Black Dyke Band is considered the most recorded band in the world, with over 360 recordings, and has won numerous national and international championships.
Performer Biography
Peter Moore, the other guest soloist, became the youngest ever winner of the BBC Young Musicians competition at age 12 in 2008, and was appointed co-principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra at 18.
Performer Biography
Philip Cobb, one of the guest soloists, is a fourth-generation Salvationist from a family deeply connected to Salvation Army music, and is currently a principal trumpet with the London Symphony Orchestra.
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