John Buller, the composer, initially pursued a career as an architectural surveyor and only resumed serious musical studies after the age of thirty.
Album & Artwork
NMC's Ancora series re-releases significant recordings that have disappeared from view, combining them with new material to keep important music available.
Performer Biography
Sarah Walker, the mezzo-soprano, began her musical career as a violinist at the Royal College of Music before studying singing.
Performer Biography
Mark Elder, the conductor, has served as Music Director for both English National Opera and the Rochester Philharmonic in the USA.
Recording & Production
This album's original recording was subsidized by the Arts Council of Great Britain and supported by the Ram Brewery, London.
Performer Biography
The BBC Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1930, has premiered over 1,100 works, many commissioned by the BBC, and provides the backbone of the Proms.
Composer's Artistic Vision
John Buller's twin fascinations with James Joyce and Greek theatre have been central to his entire body of work.
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