ISM MUSIC JOURNAL MAY/JUNE 2022 | NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS
NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS
New Media Production Facility launches in Hampshire, UK!
Above: Simon Callaghan performing with BBC Now Photo: Yusef Bastawy
Right: James Smith Photo: Jon White Photography
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Krebs harpsichord works on disc Steven Devine has released the first in a multi-disc survey of the complete harpsichord works of Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713 -1780). Although a favoured student of J.S. Bach, Krebs didn’t see any substantial success in his own lifetime. More recent assessments have discovered a highly educated, enlightened and openminded musician who was clearly highly accomplished as a performer, demonstrating a fascinating synthesis of Baroque, Galant and Classical forms. Krebs’ music is well-crafted, quirky, and – by turns – profound and playful. Using a fine copy of a German h harpsichord made by Colin Booth, t recording has been described by this B Music Magazine as ‘a felicitous BBC p programme, meticulously realised, t sheds light on Bach’s talented that p pupil’ and awarded five stars. Johann L Ludwig Krebs: Keyboard Works, V Volume 1 is available from Resonus C Classics as RES10287.
Light music delight from Simon Callaghan and BBC NOW Pianist Simon Callaghan, conductor Martyn Brabbins and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales (BBC NOW) have released a new recording which draws on the lighter side of musical life in repertoire which cannot fail to provoke a smile! Smaller concertos for piano and modest orchestral forces were a feature of British composition in the first half of the 20th century, often written for a special occasion. As is often the case with first performances, these works were typically destined to vanish into oblivion thereafter, and this new recording seeks to re-establish their place in the repertoire as exciting and vibrant pieces which will bring joy and intrigue to the listener. The album includes works by Addison, Benjamin, Geoffrey Bush, Maconchy, Rubbra and Searle. For further information please visit simoncallaghan.com
Deer Park Studios is a brand new music production facility specialising in music production for film, television and library music. Based in Southampton UK, and spearheaded by the relentless composer James Smith, Deer Park Studios has come to life straight out of the gates. We have already gained numerous clients and contracts all around the world since our launch in February 2022. From being signed to production libraries in LA, providing music to the BBC, gaining international award nominations and recording our music at the home of the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra we are thrilled to be setting out into this industry.
‘As a new production studio we are looking to provide our directors with high quality music that resonates with their films and captures the imagination of viewers.’ Join us for this exciting first year: instagram.com/deerparkstudios deerparkstudios.org
