The album is titled 'The Pre-Raphaelite Cello', and the cover art features 'Harmony' (1877) by Frank Dicksee.
Historical Context
The Frankfurt Gang, a group of British composers including Roger Quilter, Cyril Scott, and Percy Grainger, studied composition with Iwan Knorr at Das Hoch'sche Konservatorium in Frankfurt am Main in the 1890s.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Percy Grainger characterized the Frankfurt composers as 'Pre-Raphaelite composers', explaining that a specific chord had a 'heartrending power' they needed.
Performer Biography
Adrian Bradbury, the cellist on this recording, was principal cello in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and has won a Royal Philharmonic Society Chamber Award.
Recording & Production
This recording is dedicated to the memory of pianist Oliver Davies (1938-2020), who conceived and devised the album's program.
Performer Biography
Andrew West, the pianist on this recording, has had an eclectic career, including solo tours of the United States and South Africa, and has established longstanding partnerships with leading singers.
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