Paul Mann, the conductor on this album, won the first prize in the 1998 Donatella Flick Conducting Competition, which led to his appointment as assistant conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible through financial support from various individuals and trusts, as well as a crowdfunding scheme.
Performer Biography
Paul Mann has famously collaborated with the legendary rock group Deep Purple, conducting two widely acclaimed performances of Jon Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall.
Composer Biography
Steve Elcock, the composer, is largely self-taught, having only an A Level in music and Grade 7 violin as his formal musical qualifications.
Recording & Production
The executive producer, Martin Anderson of Toccata Classics, was "blown away" by Steve Elcock's music, calling it "fucking terrific" and some of the best orchestral music by a British composer in the past half-century.
Performer Biography
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, featured on this recording, is the oldest continuing professional symphony orchestra in Britain, with origins dating back to 1840.
Composer Biography
Steve Elcock's first professional performance of any of his pieces occurred when he was 52 years old, with his orchestral piece Hammering performed by the BBC Philharmonic.
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