Lesley-Jane Rogers, the soprano on this recording, is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, an honour given in recognition of her eminence in the profession.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Peter Lea-Cox's compositional style mellowed after he met his wife, Gilly, moving away from a more chromatic and frustrated sound.
Performer Biography
Jennie-Helen Moston, the pianist, is an examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
Recording & Production
The cover art for this album was created by Gilly Humphreys, the composer's wife.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Peter Lea-Cox is greatly influenced by J.S. Bach's compositional discipline, particularly his ability to improvise multi-part fugues and incorporate chorale melodies.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Peter Lea-Cox's compositions are often driven by a practical need, such as supplying a liturgical item or filling a concert gap.
Composer Biography
Peter Lea-Cox (b. 1945), the composer, trained as a first-study organist at the Royal Academy of Music, London.
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