Nature, particularly walks in the country, fundamentally influences Matthew Taylor's creative process, with places like the Sussex Downs and the Cullins on the Isle of Skye serving as inspiration.
Performer Biography
Kenneth Woods, the conductor, is the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the English Symphony Orchestra and also directs the Colorado MahlerFest and The Elgar Festival.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features artwork by Andrea Kelland, a Welsh artist known for her coastal subjects and the theme of 'Where Sea meets Land'.
Recording & Production
The English Symphony Orchestra launched the 21st Century Symphony Project, an ambitious multi-year effort to commission, premiere, and record nine new symphonies by leading composers.
Composer Biography
Matthew Taylor, the composer, received early encouragement from Leonard Bernstein and has taught at the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Royal Academy of Music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Matthew Taylor, the composer, considers himself an heir to Haydn, revitalizing Classical forms like the symphony and string quartet with his own recognizable voice.
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