Hayden's music explores the contradiction between the theoretical precision of compositional systems and the practical imprecision of performance and interpretation.
Recording & Production
NMC Recordings is a charitable company established by the Holst Foundation for recording contemporary music, and it receives funding from Arts Council England.
Recording & Production
This album is a co-production between Deutschlandradio Kultur and NMC Recordings Ltd, with additional licensing from ABC Classic FM.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Sam Hayden's music is described as 'deeply serious' because he constructs it painstakingly, without shortcuts, and takes performers and listeners seriously.
Album & Artwork
The cover artwork was created by Virgil Ferragut, a student from Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, as part of NMC's Debut Discs series.
Composer Biography
Sam Hayden studied composition with notable figures such as Michael Finnissy, Jonathan Harvey, and Louis Andriessen.
