The Synchron Stage Orchestra in Vienna and the Bratislava Studio Symphony Orchestra, composed of session musicians, were chosen for their ability to perform complex music with limited rehearsal time.
Composer Biography
Nan Schwartz's mother, Peggy Clark, sang on chart-topping hits with Tommy Dorsey and was a studio singer for many famous artists, including Judy Garland, Dean Martin, and Sonny and Cher.
Composer Biography
Nan Schwartz, a multiple Grammy- and Emmy-nominated composer, comes from a highly musical family; her father, Willie Schwartz, created the 'Glenn Miller sound' and played on nearly every Frank Sinatra recording.
Composer Biography
Brenton Broadstock, an Australian composer, was Professor of Music and Head of Composition at the University of Melbourne and received the Don Banks Award for his contribution to Australian music.
Performer Biography
Conductor Kevin Purcell has a career spanning over 30 years, conducting orchestras, opera, and musical theatre worldwide, and was mentored by Sir Charles Mackerras for several years.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album features 21st-century orchestral works by Nan Schwartz and Brenton Broadstock, which are described as "artistically and musically brilliant" and deeply considered classical compositions influenced by jazz.
Recording & Production
All tracks on this album are world premiere recordings, featuring new orchestral works by Nan Schwartz and Brenton Broadstock.
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