Martyn Brabbins, the conductor, has led hundreds of world premieres and maintains close ties with many leading contemporary composers.
Composer Biography
John Pickard, born in 1963, studied composition with William Mathias and Louis Andriessen and is currently a professor of composition and applied musicology at the University of Bristol.
Performer Biography
Fredrik Ullén, the pianist on this recording, is also a neuroscientist leading a research group at Karolinska Institutet studying the effects of musical training on the human brain.
Composer's Artistic Vision
John Pickard always writes his orchestral music directly into a full score, believing that orchestral color is an intrinsic part of the musical argument, not an afterthought.
Performer Biography
The Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1912 with 85 players, has won international acclaim for its concerts, recordings, and tours.
Recording & Production
This album features three orchestral pieces by John Pickard, each separated by about a decade, providing insight into his development as an orchestral composer.
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