David Le Page, the Artistic Director and Leader of the Orchestra of the Swan, has a diverse career as a performer, composer, producer, and arranger, with an eclectic approach to music.
Performer Biography
Rob Millett, who plays cimbalom on this album, has worked with Sir Paul McCartney and played percussion with many of the UK's leading orchestras and theatre companies.
Performer Biography
The Orchestra of the Swan, based in Warwick, is known for its adventurous and accessible programming, with its 'mixtape albums' achieving over fourteen million audio streams globally.
Performer Biography
SuRie, a singer-songwriter and actor featured on this album, represented the UK at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, performing to 200 million viewers worldwide.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's concept, 'Light and Shadow', consciously moves away from 'epic' and 'widescreen' film scores to explore intimacy and the subtle textures of a chamber ensemble.
Recording & Production
The album was deliberately recorded in a venue suited to live performance, rather than an airless studio, to lend a new perspective to the recordings and interpretations.
Performer Biography
Nick Stringfellow, the cellist on this album, is the Associate Head of Strings at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and has worked with many eminent artists in the rock and pop world.
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