Release Date: 1 January 1993
Simon Holt is one of Britain's most compelling compositional voices, and this disc showcases his earlier writing: Canciones sets Spanish folk lyrics and a poem by Lorca, while ...era madrugada is an enigmatic instrumental work based on another Lorca poem, describing a mysterious death.
Fiona Kimm mezzo-soprano
The Nash Ensemble
Lionel Friend conductor
AUDIOREVIEWS
'These works, all from the 1980s, confirm [Holt] as one of the most distinctive and successful composers of his generation.' Gramophone Critics' Choice
RECORDING CREDITS
All works were recorded between 5-7 October 1991 at All Saints' Church, Petersham
Recording Engineer Mike Hatch for Floating Earth
Recording Producer Colin Matthews
Editing & mastering Marian Freeman for Modus Music
(P) 1993 NMC Recordings Ltd
© 1993 NMC Recordings Ltd
Catalogue number: NMC D008
Release Date: 1 January 1993