The 'Melodys of Earth and Sky' on this album are creative transcriptions of fiddle-tunes collected by 19th-century poet John Clare, conceived by Julian Philips for clarinet and violin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album explores the creative synergy between words and music, with music illuminating words and words illuminating music.
Recording & Production
NMC Recordings, the publisher of this album, is a charitable company established by the Holst Foundation for recording contemporary music.
Interpretation
The choice of modest, stripped-back performing resources for 'Melodys of Earth and Sky' reflects the authenticity of John Clare's fascination for fiddle-tunes and creates an intimate atmosphere.
Historical Context
The album's project was originally planned to celebrate the bicentenary of the publication of John Clare's 'Poems Descriptive of Rural Life and Scenery' in April 2020.
Album & Artwork
The cover artwork for this album is titled 'Nightingale' and was created by Brian Shields.
Recording & Production
All tracks for this album were recorded at Stapleford Granary, Cambridge, between June 18-19, 2021.
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