John Ireland entered the Royal College of Music at age fourteen and quickly progressed, becoming assistant organist at Holy Trinity, Sloane Street, in 1896.
Composition History
John Ireland's Epic March was commissioned by the wartime Ministry of Information in 1940 to boost national morale during World War II.
Composer Biography
John Ireland was Professor of Composition at the Royal College of Music from 1923 to 1939, where his students included notable composers like Benjamin Britten.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a significantly greater dynamic range and resolution than standard 16-bit recordings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For John Ireland, specific places like the Channel Islands, Dorset, and the west Sussex downs were a potent source of inspiration, often linked to a sense of the past's immanence.
Composition History
A London Overture originated from John Ireland's 1934 Comedy Overture for brass band, which Adrian Boult, the BBC's Director of Music, suggested he orchestrate for the Proms.
Composition History
John Ireland's 'The Holy Boy' was composed on Christmas Day 1913 and was later arranged by the composer for string orchestra in 1941.
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