John Addison, a narrator on this album, made his London West End debut in Les Misérables, covering and playing the role of Marius.
Compositional Technique
Michael Hurd was a pioneer in composing 'pop cantatas' for children, incorporating jazz, blues, and rock 'n' roll rhythms with memorable tunes and entertaining lyrics.
Composer Biography
Michael Hurd, the composer, studied music at Oxford and privately with Lennox Berkeley, a prominent British composer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Michael Hurd described his music as accessible and very tuneful, believing a composer's primary duty is to be useful to the community.
Performer Biography
The New London Children's Choir, founded by Ronald Corp, has premiered over forty new works by various composers.
Performer Biography
Ronald Corp, the conductor, founded the New London Orchestra in 1988 to perform music rarely heard in concert.
Recording & Production
This recording is the first to be supported by the British Music Society Charitable Trust Michael Hurd Bequest, established to promote appreciation of the composer's work.
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