Jason Vieaux, the guitarist on this album, won a 2015 Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for his album Play and was the first classical musician featured on NPR's 'Tiny Desk' series.
Compositional Technique
The House of Cards Symphony expands upon the show's core instruments—electric bass, guitar, operatic voice, and flugelhorn—to utilize the power of a full symphonic ensemble.
Composer Biography
Jeff Beal, the composer and conductor of this album, is a five-time EMMY® winner, known for his work on TV series like HBO's Rome and Netflix's House of Cards.
Composition History
The House of Cards Symphony was created to bring the small-screen experience of the show's music into the concert hall, following the success of 'House of Cards in Concert'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beau Willimon, creator of House of Cards, noted that Jeff Beal considers the 'big picture' for his scores, looking at each episode and the entire season as a totality.
Performer Biography
Sharon Bezaly, the flutist on this album, plays a 24-carat gold flute specially built for her by Muramatsu and is known for her perfect control of circular breathing.
Cultural Impact
The Netflix series House of Cards, for which Jeff Beal composed the music, revolutionized how dramatic serial programs are delivered and viewed, changing television.
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