Thea Musgrave, the Scottish-American composer (b. 1928), studied at the University of Edinburgh and spent four years as a pupil of Nadia Boulanger at the Conservatoire in Paris.
Interpretation
Thea Musgrave states that her works almost always include dramatic elements, making it essential for performers like Nicholas Daniel to understand and project the theatrical line and virtuosity.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in October 2011 at the Champs Hill Music Room in Pulborough, West Sussex, UK.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Thea Musgrave consistently explores new ways to project dramatic situations in her music, often altering conventional instrumental performance to physicalize musical and dramatic impact.
Performer Biography
Nicholas Daniel, the oboist on this album, won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition at age 18 and was awarded the 2011 Queen's Medal for Music.
Performer Biography
The Chilingirian Quartet, featured on this album, is renowned for its interpretations of classical quartets, performances of contemporary repertoire, and its critically acclaimed sound.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features Edward Hopper's 1928 painting "Night Windows," which also inspired one of the works on the album.
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