The recording of Robin Stevens' major compositions, featuring some of Britain's foremost musicians, was made possible by a considerable family legacy received in 2018.
Composer's Artistic Vision
A significant part of Robin Stevens' compositional output since 2007 has focused on writing music for relatively neglected instruments like the tuba, piccolo, and bassoon.
Compositional Technique
In his Clarinet Quintet, Robin Stevens uses the slightly darker-toned clarinet in A, rather than the more standard B flat clarinet, for its tone colour and extended lower range.
Compositional Technique
The Fantasy Trio by Robin Stevens is a rare example of a substantial chamber work combining the classical guitar with mainstream orchestral instruments, chosen for its ease of balance within the ensemble.
Performer Biography
Alexander Jones, the double bassist, won the BBC Young Composer of the Year in 2016, and his works have been performed at the BBC Proms and broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Composer Biography
Robin Stevens, the composer, began a part-time PhD in Composition at Manchester University at the age of 49, focusing on creating large-scale musical structures in a contemporary idiom.
Performer Biography
Nicholas Trygstad, the cellist, was inspired to pursue the cello professionally after studying with Peter Howard, Principal Cellist of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and attending masterclasses with Yo-Yo Ma.
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