Davis: Blue / Bateman, RPO
This is Oliver Davis’ first album dedicated to the piano, and specifically two pianists, Dutch piano duo Beth & Flo. The album features this dynamic duo playing four hands piano and also on two pianos with full orchestra. The song cycle ‘Siren Songs’ features sopranos Grace Davidson, Julia Doyle and Grace’s son chorister Joshua Davidson. The theme of the album is water, in its many forms with songs depicting a river journey, Sea Dances for four hands and strings, Sea Waltzes in addition to the Water Variations. The opening piece, The Water Garden, will be one of three singles being released prior to the album’s launch. This album is the culmination of two years work to create a mesmerising piano and strings landscape.
Product Description:
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Release Date: October 06, 2023
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UPC: 635212074329
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Catalog Number: SIGCD743
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Label: Signum Classics
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Number of Discs: 1
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Period: Contemporary
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Composer: Oliver Davis
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Conductor: Paul Bateman
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Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Performer: Beth & Flo, Grace Davidson, Oliver Davis, Julia Doyle