IDAGIO | Maxwell Davies: Piano Concerto - Worldes Bli 747313235773

Featuring

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
Kathryn Stott
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Performer Biography

Kathryn Stott, the pianist on this recording, is recognized internationally as one of Britain's most versatile and imaginative musicians, in demand for chamber music and concerto performances.

Composition History

The Piano Concerto by Peter Maxwell Davies was written specifically for Kathryn Stott, the soloist on this recording, with much of the piano writing related to her playing style.

Composer Biography

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies was knighted in 1987 and appointed Master of the Queen's Music in 2004, a role in which he raises the profile of music in Great Britain.

Composer Biography

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, one of the foremost composers of our time, lives in the Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland, where he writes most of his music.

Notable Performances

Worldes Blis, a 'Motet for Orchestra' by Peter Maxwell Davies, gained notoriety at its 1969 premiere when a sizable number of the audience left during the performance.

Performer Biography

Kathryn Stott has been performing and recording with cellist Yo-Yo Ma for nearly thirty years and has developed shared musical interests with an eclectic group of performers.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Peter Maxwell Davies's music communicates directly and powerfully across a broad range of styles, from profoundly argued symphonic works to witty light orchestral pieces.