Kerenza Peacock, the violinist on this album, has played on Grammy-Award winning discs and many No. 1 albums in both Classical and Pop Charts, collaborating with artists like Adele and Sir Paul McCartney.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Oliver Davis collaborated closely with violinist Kerenza Peacock during the composition process to tailor the music specifically to her sound.
Performer Biography
Violinist Kerenza Peacock has performed on over 15 different Stradivari instruments throughout her career.
Recording & Production
The London Symphony Orchestra, featured on this recording, is known for recording music for hundreds of films, including "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars."
Recording & Production
For the recording, the orchestra was arranged uniquely with principal violin and cello desks isolated to create a chamber group within a chamber orchestra, building a multi-layered texture.
Composition History
The album's concept originated from a suggestion by violinist Kerenza Peacock to composer Oliver Davis to write a piece for violin and strings, which became the opening of the first movement of "Flight."
Instruments
For the recording of "Airborne Dances," violinist Kerenza Peacock played every single violin line on a different violin, including a Stradivari, a Guadagnini, a Goffriller, a Grancino, and a Fendt.
