Pianist Dame Myra Hess, Nigel Hess's great-aunt, gained fame during World War II for organizing lunchtime concerts at the National Gallery when concert halls were closed.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nigel Hess, a media composer, occasionally writes music not paired with screen images, allowing listeners to create their own interpretations.
Composition History
The Old Man of Lochnagar Suite started as a ballet based on a children's book written by HRH The Prince of Wales, who had told the story to entertain his brothers.
Recording & Production
This album features a diverse array of performers, including the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Singers, St. Catharine's College Girls' Choir, and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force.
Performer Biography
Pianist Nicholas McCarthy was born without his right hand and is the only one-handed pianist to graduate from the Royal College of Music in its 130-year history.
Composition History
The Kyrie is an arrangement of Nigel Hess's popular theme from the 2004 film Ladies in Lavender.
Composer Biography
Nigel Hess, the composer, works extensively in film, television, and theatre, and has received two Ivor Novello awards for Best TV Theme.
