Contemporary Music

Bill Hopkins (1943-1971) and Elisabeth Lutyens (1906-1983, pictured) were two British composers whose success didn’t come easily. Hopkins did not live to see his success; he passed away at the age of 37. Lutyens, on the other hand, had to wait until the age of 41 to achieve recognition for her work.

Program details:

Bill Hopkins – Sensation (Music Projects London conducted by Richard Bernas, Alison Wells, soprano)

Elisabeth Lutyens (pictured) – Echo of the Wind (Paul Silverstone, cello, John Coinstable, piano)

Elisabeth Lutyens – Constants (Paul Watkons, cello, Huw Watkins, piano)

Elisabeth Lutyens – Tempi for 10 Instruments (Jane’s Minstrels conducted by Roger Montgomery)

Bill Hopkins – Pendant (Alexander Balanescu, violin)