for piano quartet. Par DAVIES PETER MAXWELL. The two nocturnes were composed immediately after major surgery, against a deadline, and, despite the music sounding unlike anything I have written before, I decided to keep them exactly as they turned out. 2010 is a Chopin year, and I made this pair of nocturnes into a little tribute, after playing through and listening to most of his output. Never bef…

Par DAVIES PETER MAXWELL. Peter Maxwell Davies spent a day at a gynaecological clinic in London at the invitation of Professor Ian Craft, who commissioned the piece in memory of his father. During his time there he met many people and shared in some of the deep emotions they experienced. Artemis Locheia is the Greek Godess of Fertility. In this one movement, 25 minute work, the joy and exuberance…

for string quartet and string orchestra. Par DAVIES PETER MAXWELL. Having previously been granted the diploma of the Bologna Academy in December 2011, Maxwell Davies wrote his Concerto Accademico as both an expression of gratitude to the Regia Academia Filarmonico di Bologna and also in part “a presentation of academic qualification, to justify this singular honour”. The work is scored for string …

Par DAVIES PETER MAXWELL. Composed in London and Italy but inspired by Scottish fiddle writing, Max’s sonata for solo violin is a reflective work that is both exuberant and nostalgic - a fantastic show piece from one of the UK’s most important living composers./ Répertoire / Violon

Album comprising short pieces, each written in honour of a living composer. Three are scored for piano quintet, the other for piano quartet.For Michael (piano quintet) was composed in 2004 to mark Michael Berkeley's departure as Artistic Director of the Cheltenham International Festival of Music. For Max (piano quintet) dates from the same year and was written to celebrate the birthday of Peter Ma…

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