Scenes of Travel

Scenes of Travel

performed by Eleanor Hodgkinson (Eleanor Hodgkinson, 2011), 1 hour 6 mins

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Field of Interest
Classical Music
Description
The concept for "Scenes of Travel" sprang from a desire to create a "whole" product. Too often, classical CDs do just what they say on the box, and, whilst they are undoubtedly excellent, I wanted to create something that enabled the listener to engage with the music both musically and personally. I frequently encounter audiences who feel there is a barrier between the classical performer and audience. However, if the performer has taken the time to speak to them and draw them into his or her sound world, then the audience feels much closer to the music and able to appreciate and enjoy the experience in their own way.

Travelling has always fascinated me, and for many of the composers on the album, travel was a source of inspiration. The Romantic era in the 19th century was a time of new horizons being opened up, and seemed the perfect starting point when choosing repertoire. The actual recording process was a breeze, with my husband, Nick Stringfellow overseeing all aspects with a keen ear and infinite attention to detail. For the artwork and liner notes I wanted to make an old travel journal and my good friend Ricardo InsuaCao designed the fantastic cover and booklet, magically coming up with exactly what I had in my head. Scenes of Travel is dedicated to my father, a real traveller in every sense of the world, who encouraged people to think, and think again!

Content Type
Music recording
Duration
1 hour 6 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Piece
Label
Eleanor Hodgkinson
Performer
Eleanor Hodgkinson
Date Recorded
2010
Release Date
2011-03-11
Subject
Classical Music, Music & Performing Arts

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