Errolyn Wallen

[adh1907]

I must admit to having seen the name often but not knowingly heard her music before this week. My loss.  Errolyn has been the featured composer of the week on BBCRadio 3 this week ( so 5 one hour programmes, 2 to go). Her music is brilliantly diverse but always captivating, a mixture of jazz folk and classical music, but then you all probably know that already. Trained as a dancer in NY.  Lives in a lighthouse in Sutherland Scotland! Definitely worth a listen. Open to any recommendations for her recorded music. 
 

Anthony

London

[Hoppy T. Frog]

Actually my favorite recording from her was of "Deep River", on a CD that came with BBC Music Magazine a couple years back.  This piece is an older one but is fun: Are you worried about the rising costs of funerals?" https://nmc-recordings.myshopify.com/products/errollyn-wallen-are-you-worried-about-the-rising-costs-of-funerals?variant=35762063179931 

[adh1907]

Oh yes! She mentioned that, she had seen the slogan on an advert, was transfixed by it and thought it would be fun to use it for a composition. A good piece, I will look out for it. Thanks Hoppy.