Release Date: 10 January 1996
An evocation of the Big Bang, the music of Time's Arrow traces the expansion and contraction of the universe. Vivid rhythmic invention and glowing harmony contribute to a work of uninhibited and exhilarating momentum.
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sir Andrew Davis conductor
AUDIO
REVIEWS
'Payne's most impressive work to date, and one of the finest pieces of orchestral writing premiered in London in the last ten years ... the use of a big orchestra (marshalled expertly by Andrew Davis) is imaginative and powerful. An important achievement.' Guardian
FUNDERS
Produced in association with BBC Radio 3
RECORDING CREDITS
Recorded 19 March 1996 at St Augustine's Church, Kilburn
Mike Hatch, Geoff Miles Engineers
Colin Matthews Producer
Geoff Miles Editing & mastering
(P) & (C) 1996 NMC Recordings Ltd
Catalogue number: NMC D037
Release Date: 10 January 1996