Bernard Hughes, the composer, began his career as a comedian and continues to write words in addition to composing music.
Compositional Technique
Bernard Hughes's music often features decipherable words, as he is drawn to poetic texts and ensures his music does not overshadow them.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bernard Hughes believes that writing a piece of music is akin to finding a solution to a problem, with the end result varying based on initial restrictions.
Performer Biography
The Epiphoni Consort, founded by Tim Reader in 2014, consists of members who sing to a professional standard but have other full-time careers.
Recording & Production
All tracks on this album, except for the 'I Sing of Love' cycle (tracks 10-15), are premiere recordings.
Composition History
Much of the music on this album was written for the BBC Singers, an ensemble with whom Bernard Hughes has a particularly close relationship.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Bernard Hughes considers Igor Stravinsky a major influence, not in style, but in his disciplined approach to composition.
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