Music for My Love: Celebrating the Life of a Special Woman, Vol. 1

Featuring

Paul Mann
Kodály Filharmonikusok Debrecen
Johannes Brahms
Robin Greville Holloway
Poul Ruders
Mihkel Kerem

Andrew Ford
Steve Elcock
Brett Dean
Jon Lord
John Pickard
Ragnar Søderlind
Maddalena Casulana

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Recording & Production

This album features 'first recordings' of the pieces, indicating that these works are being heard for the first time on this release.

Cultural Impact

Proceeds from this project will support Macmillan Cancer Support, Winston's Wish (a charity for bereaved children), Cancer Research UK, and a trust fund for Yodit's son, Alex.

Composition History

The project initiator, Martin Anderson, initially expected many composers to decline due to busy schedules, but most responses were overwhelmingly supportive.

Composition History

This album originated from a project to commission over 100 new pieces for string orchestra as a tribute to Yodit Tekle, the partner of Toccata Classics founder Martin Anderson, after her cancer diagnosis.

Performer Biography

The Kodály Philharmonic Debrecen, the official orchestra of Debrecen, Hungary, was granted permission to use Zoltán Kodály's name by his widow in 2011.

Composer Biography

Jon Lord, best known as a founding member of the rock band Deep Purple, also composed extensively for orchestral forces, including his groundbreaking Concerto for Group and Orchestra.

Album & Artwork

The album's public title, 'Music For My Love', was chosen for broader appeal, but in the mind of project initiator Martin Anderson, it remains 'Music for Yodit'.