Ivor Gurney, an English composer, wrote over 300 songs despite suffering from tuberculosis, bipolar disorder, and multiple breakdowns.
Recording & Production
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced the album's creation, leading to recording postponements and strict schedules due to government regulations in Germany and the Netherlands.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's programming was inspired by the shared church music background of many British singers, including tenor Scott Robert Shaw, even though none of the works are sacred.
Compositional Technique
Ralph Vaughan Williams' 'Along The Field' is uniquely scored for voice and solo violin, with the violin part often challenging due to frequent double stops.
Recording & Production
The recording of Benjamin Britten's 8 Folksong Arrangements for High Voice and Harp took place during a lockdown and curfew, requiring all work to be completed before 6 PM.
Performer Biography
Scott Robert Shaw, the tenor on this album, received most of his musical training in British-influenced church music structures, including the Church of England and the Royal School of Church Music.
Recording & Production
Tenor Scott Robert Shaw had to re-record parts of Ralph Vaughan Williams' 'Along The Field' after testing positive for Coronavirus during the initial session.
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