Adrian Farmer, the pianist on this album, has been a record producer for Nimbus Records for 40 years and became a co-owner of the company in 1992.
Composer Biography
Roger Quilter was often ill and likely experienced stress from being homosexual at a time when it was illegal, with rumors of blackmail.
Composer Biography
Roger Quilter, the composer, came from a wealthy family, meaning he never had to earn a living and could compose what he chose.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Roger Quilter's song-writing style is intensely lyrical, warm, tonal, often highly chromatic, and deeply sensitive to the text.
Composition History
Roger Quilter compiled "The Arnold Book of Old Songs" for his godson and heir, Arnold Vivian, to sing upon his return from war.
Composer Biography
Roger Quilter studied piano and composition at the Frankfurt Conservatory, where he was part of the "Frankfurt Group" with fellow students like Cyril Scott and Percy Grainger.
Composition History
The "Arnold Book of Old Songs" was eventually dedicated "To the memory of Arnold Guy Vivian" after Arnold was executed as a prisoner of war in 1943.
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