
Timothy Reynish International Repertoire Recordings, Vol. 11: Elements
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1/7Compositional Technique
Judith Bingham's 'Three American Icons' uses the formal structure of a French Suite, with movements like Courante and Rondeau, to explore Kennedy conspiracy theories and evoke popular culture sounds of the 1950s and 60s.
Performer Biography
Timothy Reynish, the conductor, developed the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) Wind Orchestra into one of the best in the world, commissioning works from numerous composers and leading many international performances.
Performer Biography
Simone Rebello, a percussion soloist featured on this album, has recorded several solo CDs, toured internationally, and won awards including Cosmopolitan Woman of the Year in Performing Arts.
Composition History
The three works on this album — Heathcote's Inferno, Three American Icons, and Elements — were specifically commissioned for the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) Wind Orchestra between 1996 and 1998.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Adam Gorb, composer of 'Elements', drew inspiration from Richard Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' for its atmosphere and forward-looking harmony, rather than direct quotation.
Recording & Production
This album is a re-release of recordings originally made in 2001 by Doyen Records, now transferred to Mark Records as part of the International Repertoire Series.
Performer Biography
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) Wind Orchestra was the first wind orchestra and only conservatoire to be invited to give a late-night Prom by the BBC in 1991.



















