Colin Riley: Shenanigans

Colin Riley: Shenanigans

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Release Date: 20 October 2017

Colin Riley's work draws on a range of elements including improvisation, new technologies, song-writing and large-scale classical form. His work is impossible to categorize, embodying a genuine integration of stylistic approaches. As an established, but ever questioning figure within the contemporary music scene over the last 20 years he has cut an independent path through many layers of trends and styles. We are delighted to welcome Colin to the NMC catalogue with this album showcasing his chamber works, written between 2005 and 2015. Many of the tracks on this album are energetic and playful, with more than a hint of jazz. In Lyric Pieces Riley is influenced by his emotional links to songs (and their lyrics) by post punk, prog and rock bands that he listened to when he was a teenager.

Tom Lessels clarinet
Kate Halsall
piano
Genevieve Wilkins
percussion
Rebecca Hepplewhite
cello
Celine Saout
harp
Nicola Summerscales
alto flute
Samantha Wickramasinghe
violin
Jessica Beeston
viola
Matthew Schellhorn
piano

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REVIEWS

'Every sound is precisely conceived. The performances sparkle with character' Financial Times

'Those responsive to, say, the deft poise of Howard Skempton or the barbed wit of Laurence Crane will find much to engage and absorb them' Gramophone

'Wry, understated and slightly bonkers' The Guardian ★★★★

'Riley frames moments of real sincerity in his music with moment of frivolousness – a unique indie voice' BBC Radio Scotland

RECORDING CREDITS

Three Movements, Lyric Pieces and Shenanigans were recorded between September 2014 and April 2015 at Brunel University, London and the University of Kent.

RECORDING ENGINEER Chris Lewis
RECORDING PRODUCER Colin Riley

As the Tender Twilight Covers was recorded on 7 December 2016 at The Menuhin Hall, Yehudi Menuhin School, Surrey.

RECORDING ENGINEER and PRODUCER David Lefeber

Catalogue number: NMC D241
Release Date: 20 October 2017