Lesley Wilson, the bassoonist, was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain before studying at the Royal Academy of Music.
Composer Biography
Marcus Blunt's compositions have been performed internationally in numerous countries and on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Performer Biography
Stephen Threlfall, the conductor, is the Director of Music at Chetham's School of Music, the UK's leading music school.
Composer Biography
Marcus Blunt, the composer, was born in Birmingham in 1947 and studied composition at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, graduating in 1970.
Performer Biography
Manchester Camerata, the orchestra, was founded in 1972 and was voted Ensemble of the Year in the 2017 RPS Music Awards.
Recording & Production
The Piano Concerto was recorded on July 18, 2016, and all other works on December 19, 2016, at The Concert Hall, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester.
Performer Biography
Murray McLachlan, the pianist on this recording, made his professional debut in 1986 under Sir Alexander Gibson and has released over forty commercial recordings.
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