Jonathan Price, a cellist on this album, was principal cello with Manchester Camerata for 30 years and has worked with artists ranging from Pavarotti to Pink Floyd.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Philip Wood, the composer, is greatly influenced by other composers and musicians, particularly British music, and considers Benjamin Britten's word setting a driving force for much of his work.
Performer Biography
James Bowman, a countertenor on this album, is acclaimed as one of the 20th century's greatest singers and was chosen by Benjamin Britten to sing the part of Oberon in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in 1967.
Performer Biography
John Turner, a leading recorder player on this album, has premiered over 500 works for his instrument and was made a Fellow of the Royal Northern College of Music for his services to British music.
Performer Biography
Jonathan Price, a cellist on this album, retired from playing cello professionally in 2010 due to focal dystonia, a neurological condition, and pursued a career in landscape design.
Composition History
Most of the pieces on this album were written by Philip Wood as personal gifts or gestures of thanks, making them especially intimate.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer Philip Wood often finds inspiration in the written word, nature (especially birdsong), the landscape of the Lake District and Solway, and the cycle of seasons.
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