The narrator, Leighton Pugh, trained at LAMDA and has performed in five productions for the National Theatre, including 'The Lehman Trilogy'.
Album & Artwork
This album is a biographical narrative about Franz Schubert, including selections from his popular works like the String Quintet in C major and the 'Trout' Quintet.
Performer Biography
Davinia Caddy, who wrote the script for this album, holds a PhD in music from the University of Cambridge and has taught at Oxford and Auckland universities.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert, the composer featured on this album, was primarily known for domestic music during his lifetime and only published about a quarter of his works.
Album & Artwork
The cover art for this album features a portrait of Franz Schubert from 1875 by Wilhelm August Rieder.
Recording & Production
The text for this album was recorded on May 22, 2023, at Temple Music Studio in Sutton, London, UK.
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