The Navarra Quartet, formed in 2002, has won numerous awards including the MIDEM Classique Young Artist Award and prizes at international string quartet competitions.
Composer Biography
Edward Gregson (b. 1945) is a leading composer whose music has been performed, broadcast, and recorded worldwide, including works for major orchestras like the English Chamber and Hallé.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Edward Gregson's recent music explores musical opposites like darkness and light, past and present, and reality and dream, aiming for a reconciliation between them.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the presence of the composer, Edward Gregson, at St John The Evangelist, Upper Norwood, London, UK.
Recording & Production
The recording of this album was made possible thanks to funding from the RVW Trust and the Ida Carroll Trust.
Instruments
The Navarra Quartet performs on a variety of fine instruments, including an unknown old English viola and a Grancino cello made in Milan in 1698.
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