Daniel Jones, the composer, was born in Pembroke, South Wales, in 1912 and lived most of his life in Swansea.
Compositional Technique
Each of Daniel Jones's first twelve symphonies is based on a different note of the chromatic scale, a unique goal he realized he could achieve after completing his Seventh Symphony.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Daniel Jones believed in conciseness in his symphonies, aiming for 'sufficient brevity' so that the listener feels the argument is concluded.
Historical Context
During World War II, Daniel Jones served as a Captain in British Army Intelligence, working as a cryptographer and decoder at Bletchley Park.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Daniel Jones described the creative process as one of 'discovery' and 'unveiling' music that he believed already existed.
Composition History
The cantata 'Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life' was written in memory of John Aeron-Thomas, a founder-member of the Swansea Festival who commissioned Jones's First Symphony.
Composer Biography
Daniel Jones was a childhood friend of the poet Dylan Thomas, and they collaborated on over two hundred poems for their school magazine.
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