Timothy Reynish International Repertoire Recordings, Vol. 10: The Music of David Bedford

Featuring

Clark Rundell
Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra
David Bedford

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Notable Performances

The RNCM Wind Orchestra was the first wind orchestra and only conservatoire invited to perform a late-night Prom by the BBC in 1991.

Performer Biography

The RNCM Wind Orchestra, featured on this recording, was modeled after the Eastman Wind Ensemble and became a leading wind orchestra, known for its commissions and recordings.

Performer Biography

Clark Rundell has collaborated with composer Louis Andriessen on suites from his operas, including 'Rosa's Horses' and 'Vermeer Pictures'.

Performer Biography

Clark Rundell, the conductor, is deeply committed to new music and has premiered works by many contemporary composers, including Louis Andriessen and James MacMillan.

Composer Biography

David Bedford, the composer featured on this album, came from a musical family; his brother was conductor Steuart Bedford, and his grandmother was composer Liza Lehmann.

Composer Biography

David Bedford's career bridged classical and pop music, as he worked with leading rock stars like Mike Oldfield, Elvis Costello, and Enya.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Despite early avant-garde studies with Luigi Nono, David Bedford's mature compositional style was strongly melodic, tonal, and influenced by popular music.