Charles O'Brien came from a musical family; his father was a trombonist, his grandfather a composer and French horn player, and his great-grandfather was principal horn at Covent Garden.
Composer Biography
Charles O'Brien received composition lessons from Hamish MacCunn, a well-known Scottish composer of the day, who was often blunt in his feedback.
Composition History
The Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 14, was completed in 1910, premiered in Edinburgh in 1912, and published in 1914.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Charles O'Brien's music often evokes a Scottish landscape, particularly the wide rolling hills of the Borders, rather than the rugged Highlands.
Performer Biography
The concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith has performed for the British Royal Family over thirty times at locations including Buckingham Palace and Highgrove House.
Recording & Production
The album features recordings from two different sessions: the Piano Sonata in E minor was recorded in 2009, while other works were recorded in 2013.
Composer Biography
Charles O'Brien, the composer, was born in Eastbourne in 1882, where his parents, normally based in Edinburgh, were staying for the summer season.
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