Choreographer Wayne McGregor, a leading figure in the world of contemporary dance, has been working closely with musicians and other creative artists for 25 years. McGregor has curated this album for Mercury KX to celebrate some of his key musical collaborations during those years. His varied musical accomplices include Max Richter, Nico Muhly and Kaija Saariaho, as well as figures from outside the classical world including Jlin and A Winged Victory for the Sullen. Sir John Tavener’s music for the ballet Amu receives its world premiere recording.
Featuring
Jon Hopkins
Leo Abrahams
Emma Smith
Vince Siprell
Max Richter
Louisa Fuller
Natalia Bonner
Nick Barr
Ian Burdge
Chris Worsey
Robert Ames
Grace Davidson
Joel Cadbury
Paul Stoney
Nicholas Collon
Ólafur Arnalds
Jerilynn 'Jlin' Patton
Trystan Llŷr Griffiths
Robin Rimbaud
Anssi Karttunen
Christoph Eschenbach
Gaika Pedro Tavares
Hila Karni
Robert Ziegler
Christopher Austin
Ben Frost
Francesco Donadello
Nayon Han
Isabelle Klemt
Christelle Heinen
Sophie Bayet
Margaret Hermant
Neil Leiter
Arthur Hornig
Charlotte Danhier
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Aurora Orchestra
Orchestre de Paris
Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg
A Winged Victory for the Sullen
William Byrd
John Tavener
Kaija Saariaho
Joby Talbot
Dustin O'Halloran
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