The album's cover art features "Sunset at Sea" (1906) by Thomas Moran, an American artist known for his landscape paintings.
Performer Biography
Christopher Williams, the pianist, is currently the assistant director of the BBC National Chorus of Wales and a pianist for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Interpretation
The performer, Tim Thorpe, chose song cycles for this album because he feels there is a strong connection between the horn and the human voice.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of these arrangements for French horn and piano.
Performer Biography
Tim Thorpe, the French horn player on this album, was the UK finalist in the Paxman International Horn Competition in 2002 and won the Royal Over-Seas League award for wind and percussion in 2004.
Interpretation
Tim Thorpe, the French horn player, aimed to demonstrate that the French horn can be as descriptive as the human voice, moving beyond its typical role as an orchestral instrument.
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