Release Date: 1 April 2003
Judith Weir's own choice of her chamber music featuring piano explore Weir's fascination with folk music: the sparkling Piano Concerto explores her Scottish roots.
Disc 1 was recorded for NMC in 2002; Disc 2 was originally released on Collins Classics.
The Schubert Ensemble:
Simon Blendis violin - Disc 1
Mayumi Seiler violin - Disc 2
Douglas Paterson viola
Jane Salmon cello
Peter Buckoke double bass
Additional players for Piano Concerto: Jackie Shave, Mia Cooper, Fenella Barton violins Asdis Valdimarsdottir viola
Michael Stirling cello
William Howard, piano
Domus:
Krysia Osostowicz violin
Timothy Boulton viola
Richard Lester cello
Susan Tomes piano
AUDIO
RECORDING CREDITS
Disc 1 was recorded on 13, 14 and 19 November 2002 at Champs Hill, Pulborough, Sussex. These recording sessions were made possible with the support of Dr Anthony and Mrs Mary Henfrey and the Schubert Ensemble Trust (regd. Charity 1002244).
DAVID LEFEBER Recording Engineer & Producer for Metier Sound & Vision
Disc 2 was recorded in All Saints Church, East Finchley, London, on 15-16 February and 17 & 23 March 1990.
MIKE CLEMENTS Recording Engineer
ANDREW KEENER Recording Producer
Remastering of Disc 2:
MARIAN TRYGGVASON for Modus Music
Release Date: 1 April 2003
Cat No.: NMC D090