The album explores themes of the natural world, with pieces like "Arboretum Suite" inspired by a book about trees and "Mountain Songs" setting poems about nature.
Performer Biography
Grace Davidson, a soprano on this album, is known for her purity of tone, which has led many leading contemporary composers, including Max Richter, to write for her.
Composition History
The ballet "The Veil Between Worlds" was commissioned by Pacific Northwest Ballet and choreographed by Edwaard Liang, but its premiere was delayed by a year due to the pandemic.
Instruments
Benjamin Baker, a solo violinist on this album, plays on a Giovanni Grancino violin from 1694, which is on generous loan from a private collection.
Performer Biography
Kerenza Peacock, a violinist on this album, has performed with a wide range of artists including Sir Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Adele, Barbra Streisand, and Madonna.
Composer Biography
Oliver Davis, the composer, has released six albums prior to this one, all of which have achieved chart success and critical acclaim, including being Album of the Week on Classic FM multiple times.
Recording & Production
For the piece "Mirror," composer Oliver Davis created his own glass harmonica by selecting different sized wine glasses from his kitchen and filling them with varying amounts of water.
