Keeley, Rob

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RELEASED 2 APRIL 2012
Rob Keeley, piano
Richard Watkins, horn
Andrew Sparling, clarinet
Tim Holmes, saxophone
Melinda Maxwell, oboe
Jonathan Leathwood, guitar
Darragh Morgan, violin
Robin Michael, cello
Mary Dullea, piano
This recording presents a survey of Rob Keeley's chamber works, from the Skalkottas tribute Bells of Halkis to the Satie-esque 'Gallic' of trio Oregon Moods.
Bayan Northcott writes of the composer: 'Rob Keeley is both a ‘natural’ as a composer, and a bit of an enigma... his omnivorous ear has absorbed more ‘advanced’ techniques, from Ligeti, perhaps, or Birtwistle, but in his own way.'
' … a living testament to the virtues of concision and aural exactitude' The Times
‘Keeley’s harmonic language remains clear, full of colour; at once immediately accessible yet rich in its tonal colours.[…] as a listener, you are left wanting more.’ Sounds New: the Blog
NMC is grateful to Highgate School and the University of Kingston for their support of this recording.
The Bells of Halkis, Horn Trio, Little Trio, Music for Art and Tom and Oregon Moods were recorded at Highgate School, London on 18-20 July 2011.
Recording Producer & Engineer ALEXANDER VAN INGEN / Assistant CLAIRE HAY / Editors ALEXANDER VAN INGEN, DAVE ROWELL
Songs, Chimes & Dances was recorded on 15 September 2011 at Coombehurst Studio, Kingston University.
Recording Producer, Editing NICOLA MORO / Studio Manager TARIK ECHCHARIF
Two Ways of Looking at a Spider was recorded on 27 November 2011 at the University of Denver, Colorado.
Recording Producer, Editing MICHAEL SCHULZE
Mastering ALEXANDER VAN INGEN for Six Music Productions
Executive Producer COLIN MATTHEWS
Cover image: photo by ROB KEELEY / Graphic design: FRANCOIS HALL
(P) 2012 NMC Recordings Ltd
© 2012 NMC Recordings Ltd