Osman Tack, the pianist on this album, has a PhD from the University of Oxford and a Master of Music in Performance from the Royal College of Music, specializing in contemporary piano.
Composer Biography
Dodgson had a multi-faceted career in British music during the latter half of the 20th century, working as a composer, reviewer, lecturer, broadcaster, and teacher.
Composer Biography
Stephen Dodgson, born in London in 1924, served in the Navy during the Second World War before studying composition at the Royal College of Music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dodgson believed it was important for composers to ensure their work was practical, communicative, and relevant to the occasions for which it was created.
Composition History
Dodgson's output was extensive and varied, including solo guitar works (though he didn't play the instrument), concertos, operas, and orchestral and chamber music.
Recording & Production
This album features first recordings of Stephen Dodgson's solo piano works, unveiled by pianist Osman Tack after collaborations with the composer's family and the Stephen Dodgson Charitable Trust.
