The recording sessions for this album took place from September 5-7, 2018, at MediaCity, Salford.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible by the financial support of Independent Opera at Sadler's Wells, allowing Jonathan Dove's orchestral music to reach a wider audience.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jonathan Dove's music is noted for its soaring and heartfelt orchestral writing and effortless word-setting, stemming from his dedication to composing for the theatre.
Composer Biography
Jonathan Dove, the composer, was born in 1959 to architect parents and his early musical experience included playing piano, organ, and viola.
Performer Biography
Lawrence Zazzo, the counter-tenor on this recording, made his operatic debut as Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream while studying at the Royal College of Music, London.
Performer Biography
Timothy Redmond, the conductor, started his career as a member of music staff at various opera companies and as an assistant to notable conductors like Valery Gergiev and Sir Colin Davis.
Composition History
The works on this album span nearly two decades, from The Ringing Isle (1997) to Gaia Theory, which premiered at the BBC Proms in 2014.
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