Reviews of music by the English composer Pickard (b. 1963) have stated that 'he has the technique and the temperament to emerge as one of the great symphonists of the 21st century'. These works reveal a powerful rhythmic drive, a feeling for toughly argued drama and a poetic sensitivity to atmosphere.
4 Insomnia for Violin and Piano - Rupert Marshall-Luck/Matthew Rickard
5 Chaconne for Solo Viola - Rupert Marshall-Luck
6 ... of Weeping - Sophie Harris/Matthew Rickard
7 ... Forbidding Mourning - Sophie Harris/Matthew Rickard
8 Allegro - Rupert Marshall-Luck/Matthew Rickard
9 Presto Possibile - Rupert Marshall-Luck/Matthew Rickard
10 Adagio - Rupert Marshall-Luck/Matthew Rickard
11 Snowbound for Bass Clarinet, Cello and Piano - Various Performers
Reviews of music by the English composer Pickard (b. 1963) have stated that 'he has the technique and the temperament to emerge as one of the great symphonists of the 21st century'. These works reveal a powerful rhythmic drive, a feeling for toughly argued drama and a poetic sensitivity to atmosphere.
