Skempton's compositional roots are in the British Experimental tradition of radical conceptualism, seeking new truths within the familiar.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Skempton's music is characterized by its transparency and subtlety, often using familiar musical elements without irony or nostalgia.
Compositional Technique
Many of Skempton's longer pieces are structured as strings of miniatures or 'miniatures-writ-large', reflecting his focus on detailed close-ups.
Performer Biography
EXAUDI, directed by James Weeks, is a leading young contemporary music ensemble known for its wide repertoire, including Ockeghem, Ferneyhough, Tallis, and Xenakis.
Performer Biography
The Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG), formed in 1987, is one of Europe's leading ensembles and has premiered over 100 new works.
Composer Biography
Howard Skempton, born in 1947, studied with Cornelius Cardew in London, which helped him develop a musical language of great simplicity.
Album & Artwork
The line drawings in this booklet are by Ben Hartley (1933-1996), an original British artist whose work became known through his friend Bernard Samuels.
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