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Gavin Higgins
Gavin Higgins is a bold and imaginative British composer hailing from Gloucestershire, born in 1983. Growing up in the Forest of Dean within a brass-banding family, music was an integral part of his upbringing. He studied French horn and composition at Chetham's School of Music and The Royal Northern College of Music, honing his unique and visceral compositional style. His works have been performed across the UK by esteemed ensembles and soloists in prestigious venues like the Wigmore Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. Critics have lauded Higgins as one of the most exciting and gifted composers of his generation, known for his extraordinary and distinctive musical voice.
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"Dark Arteries" is a captivating concert suite composed by the acclaimed Gavin Higgins, originally commissioned by Rambert Dance Company and first performed in 2015. In 2016, Higgins reworked the piece into a virtuosic concert suite, distilling the essence of the original work into three interconnected movements. This album, released under the Tredegar Town Band label, offers a powerful and immersive listening experience that spans a full hour and seventeen minutes.
The suite is divided into two distinct parts. The first, "Fanfare and Love Songs," opens with bold, expressive, and bright compositions that set a dynamic tone. The second part, "Dark Arteries," delves into darker, more intense territories with tracks like "Under the Ground, We Scream" and "Salt. Dirt. Blood." The suite culminates in a frenetic finale with "Freaks!" and "Destroy, Trample, as Swiftly as She."
Higgins' work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including a Royal Philharmonic Society Music Award nomination for "Dark Arteries" and an Ivor Novello Award for "The Book of Miracles." His compositions are known for their depth, complexity, and emotional resonance, and "Dark Arteries" is no exception. This album is a testament to Higgins' skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically impressive and deeply moving. Whether you're a fan of contemporary classical music or simply looking for a powerful and engaging listening experience, "Dark Arteries" is sure to impress.
