Composer Lydia Kakabadse's other inspirational sources, evident in this recording, include Middle Eastern and medieval music, poets of the Romantic era (1800-1850), and traditional/folk dances.
Performer Biography
Sarah-Jane Bradley, the violist on this recording, is Co-Artistic Director of 'sound collective' and has established an international reputation as a soloist and chamber musician since her Wigmore Hall debut in 1997.
Composer Biography
Lydia Kakabadse, the composer, studied the double bass during her teenage years under Ida Carroll OBE and later read music at Royal Holloway College, University of London.
Performer Biography
Ben Griffiths, the double bassist on this recording, was appointed Principal Bass with Aurora Orchestra in December 2012, an ensemble that appears annually at the BBC Proms.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lydia Kakabadse, the composer, draws inspiration for her works from her multi-national heritage (Russian/Georgian father and Greek/Austrian mother), including the Greek Orthodox and Russian Orthodox faiths.
Compositional Technique
The double bass features in nearly all of composer Lydia Kakabadse's chamber works, adding richness to the sonority of a quartet with its deep, distinctive sound.
Composer Biography
To finance her compositions, concerts, and music projects, composer Lydia Kakabadse qualified as a solicitor and worked in the legal profession.
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