Malcolm Dedman aims to write music that speaks directly to the audience, conveying a purposeful message in a contemporary style without compromising musical quality.
Performer Biography
Nancy Lee Harper, the pianist on this album, has performed in 29 countries on four continents and has several recordings, including world premieres of Portuguese works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Malcolm Dedman's compositional style, which he considers individual, integrates influences from Messiaen and Bartók, as well as music from different cultures.
Composer Biography
Malcolm Dedman embraced the Bahá'í Faith, a world religion founded in 1844 by Bahá'u'lláh in Persia, in 1986.
Performer Biography
Nancy Lee Harper is also a professional harpsichordist and a scholar who has written hundreds of papers and books on topics including Manuel de Falla and Portuguese Piano Music.
Composer Biography
Malcolm Dedman, born in London in 1948, began composing at age twelve and was initially self-taught.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Farquhar Auditorium at the University of Victoria, B.C., Canada, on various dates in 2021 and 2022.
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