Hedges: Kingston Sketches, Op. 36, 4 Breton Sketches, Op. 79 & Other Orchestral Works

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Anthony Hedges
RTÉ Sinfonietta

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Composer Biography

Anthony Hedges, the composer, wrote his first composition at age six and was performing locally as a pianist by age eight.

Composer Biography

Anthony Hedges spent the majority of his teaching career at Hull University, retiring as Reader in Composition in 1995.

Performer Biography

The RTÉ Sinfonietta is a subset of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra (CO), which has been introducing orchestral music to new audiences since 1948.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Anthony Hedges's music, such as the Four Breton Sketches and Scenes from the Humber, is known for its warmth, color, scenic imagination, and atmospheric tone pictures.

Composer Biography

Anthony Hedges was a prolific and versatile composer, writing music in various genres, from opera to solo instrumental works, often in response to commissions.

Performer Biography

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, from which the RTÉ Sinfonietta is drawn, has performed with Luciano Pavarotti and Lang Lang, and appeared in seven Eurovision Song Contests.