Nicholas Simpson, the composer, initially studied law and played guitar in rock bands for ten years before pursuing music studies.
Composer Biography
After studying music, Nicholas Simpson practiced as a criminal lawyer in London before quitting to become a professional musician in 1998.
Composer Biography
Nicholas Simpson's compositions include three symphonies, a piano concerto, chamber music, and an oratorio, and he is currently working on an opera.
Performer Biography
The Zelkova Quartet, the ensemble performing on this album, won the 2017 St Martin's Chamber Music Competition and has been praised for its 'remarkable zeal and intensity'.
Composition History
The String Quartet in C was conceived after the composer, Nicholas Simpson, was inspired by playing Beethoven's Op.59 in C major in an amateur quartet.
Performer Biography
Charlotte Trepess, the soprano on this album, graduated with distinction from the Royal Northern College of Music and has performed with companies like Opera North and Longborough Festival Opera.
Composition History
The composer, Nicholas Simpson, played violin for ten years and later in amateur groups, which included playing chamber music in a scratch quartet.
