Colin Riley (20e sècle)
"Three Movements", pour clarinette, piano et percussion
"Lyric Pieces", pour violoncelle, harpe, flûte alto, violon et alto
"Shenanigans", pour clarinette et piano
"As the Tender Twilight Covers", pour piano

Tom Lessels, clarinette
Nicola Summerscales, flûte alto
Samantha Wickramasinghe, violon
Jessica Beeston, alto
Rebecca Hepplewhite, violoncelle
Celine Saout, harpe
Matthew Schellhorn, piano
Kate Halsall, piano
Genevieve Wilkins, percussion

Colin Riley's work draws on a range of elements including improvisation, new technologies, song-writing and large-scale classical form. His work is impossible to categorize, embodying a genuine integration of stylistic approaches. As an established, but ever-questioning figure within the contemporary music scene over the last 20 years he has cut an independent path through many layers of trends and styles. We are delighted to welcome Colin to the NMC catalogue with this album showcasing his chamber works, written between 2005 and 2015. Many of the tracks on this album are energetic and playful, with more than a hint of jazz. In Lyric Pieces Riley is influenced by his emotional links to songs (and their lyrics) by post punk, prog and rock bands that he listened to when he was a teenager.