James Orford, the organist on this recording, is the Assistant Director of Music at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, and was previously Organist in Residence at Westminster Cathedral.
Composer Biography
Richard Pantcheff, an internationally renowned contemporary British composer, studied music at Christ Church, Oxford, and was mentored by Benjamin Britten in Britten's final years.
Compositional Technique
Two Fantasias on this album, originally for solo organ, were specially arranged by the composer Richard Pantcheff for String Orchestra and Trumpets, both using a chant melody as their basis.
Recording & Production
This recording was made at St John the Evangelist, Islington, and All Hallows Church, Gospel Oak, London, on March 29-31, 2022.
Performer Biography
Michael Waldron, the conductor, is the Artistic Director of the London Choral Sinfonia and has worked with orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Album & Artwork
This album, 'The Music of Richard Pantcheff: Volume 3', is the third in a pioneering CD series by the London Choral Sinfonia featuring Richard Pantcheff's compositions.
Composition History
The Concerto for Organ, String Orchestra, and Trumpets was a major new work commissioned by the London Choral Sinfonia and its Director, Michael Waldron.
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