This recording was made in June 2022 at Wyastone Concert Hall in Monmouth, UK, using Neumann microphones and Merging Technologies equipment.
Performer Biography
Carolyn Sampson, a soprano, has performed worldwide in repertoire from early baroque to contemporary music, appearing with major opera companies and orchestras.
Performer Biography
Roderick Williams, a baritone, is also a composer whose works have been premiered at Wigmore Hall and the Barbican, and he won a British Composer Award in 2016.
Recording & Production
This album is a very long SACD, with the last two tracks starting after 80 minutes, which might cause playback issues on some players.
Performer Biography
Joseph Middleton, the pianist on this album, specializes in chamber music and song, performing with many of the world's finest singers at major venues globally.
Interpretation
Carolyn Sampson makes her recorded debut on harmonica and music box in Hannah Kendall's contemporary piece 'Rosalind', reflecting the gender fluidity of the character.
Album & Artwork
The album aims to showcase a breadth of musical responses to Shakespeare's texts, as explained by performer Carolyn Sampson.
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