Simon Holt: …era madrugada

Simon Holt: …era madrugadaRelease 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

but the presiding angel is Philip Mead

was inspirational

Recorded at CTS Studios

Fraser Trainer: The Colour of Scars

Peter Batchelor: Steamin'

Disc 1 of this album was recorded between 26-27 May 1997 at Chapel Studios

Matthews is at his best when he's most unashamedly Romantic' BBC Music Magazine

'These are historical documents of importance

narrators and ensemble to recreate the tale of the explorer's epic journey across Australia

Recording Engineers: MICHAEL BACON

Mrs Chin / Old Crone - Frances McCafferty

Matthews's The Great Journey