A unique blend of musical currents in Britain during this period included modernism from Debussy, Bartók, and early Schoenberg, renewed appreciation for British folksong, and rediscovery of English Renaissance and early Baroque music.
Historical Context
British song is considered as idiomatically distinctive as that of its European counterparts, unlike British chamber and symphonic works often seen in the shadow of German and French peers.
Historical Context
The four composers on this disc, born in the late 1800s, worked during a period of extraordinary social, cultural, and political upheaval, including the First World War.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The series aims to represent repertoire that has been overshadowed and to examine composers whose success in other genres has led to their songs being overlooked.
Album & Artwork
This disc is the first of three volumes in a series dedicated to British song composed over the last century, aiming to showcase its richness and individuality.
Composer Biography
Many British composers maturing in the early 20th century, with the notable exception of William Walton, made considerable and lasting contributions to the song repertoire.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at The Menuhin Hall in Stoke d'Abernon on January 2-3, 2020, with Siva Oke as producer and Paul Arden-Taylor as recording engineer.
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