Psappha, the ensemble, was formed in 1991 by its Artistic Director Tim Williams and specializes in music by living composers and 20th/21st-century works.
Performer Biography
Nicholas Kok, the conductor, has led numerous world and British premieres by composers such as Birtwistle, Holt, Maxwell Davies, Reich, Turnage, and Xenakis.
Composer Biography
Kenneth Hesketh, the composer, began composing at a young age, writing an orchestral piece at thirteen and a symphony at sixteen.
Performer Biography
Psappha has an extensive repertoire of hundreds of works, has won awards, and has toured internationally to North and South America, Australia, and various European countries.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Kenneth Hesketh's music is described as 'pure music' due to its freshness, but also delights in poetic associations, including Japanese ceremonial and Baroque philosophic vigour.
Recording & Production
The performances on this album were recorded in three different venues: the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Studio 7 (BBC, New Broadcasting House), and The Great Hall (Lancaster University).
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