Samantha Ward, the pianist on this album, is among the leading British pianists of her generation and has performed extensively across the UK and Europe.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Rory S Freckleton is described as a man of committed regionalism and old-world nuance, listing Dvořák, Sibelius, and Vaughan Williams among his favorite composers.
Performer Biography
Samantha Ward founded Piano Week in 2013, an international festival and summer school for pianists, which has since toured in China, Germany, and Italy.
Instruments
The recording features a Steinway D concert grand piano, a model known for its rich sound and presence.
Composer Biography
Rory S Freckleton, the composer, was born in Chelmsford in 1959 and pursued a professional career in science, having studied biochemistry at Christ Church, Oxford.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in August 2012 at Wathen Hall, St Paul's School, London, in the presence of the composer, Rory S Freckleton.
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