Ensemble Polyharmonique- Malcolm Williamson: Chamber Music for Wind & Piano

MALCOLM WILLIAMSON: The uncompromising and divisive Master of the Queen's Music Once one of the most widely performed composers of his generation, Malcolm Williamson's music has since fallen into obscurity. This new recording - featuring 16 world premieres - seeks to redress that balance, offering a fresh perspective on a composer whose work defied easy categorization. Williamson's output ranged from bold serial explorations to tuneful lyricism, often within the same piece. His music was lauded for it's ingenuity yet suffered from the composer's refusal to conform to prevailing academic tastes. As Master of the Queen's Music, he occupied a prestigious position but remained a divisive figure-uncompromising in his artistic voice and unpredictable in both temperament and style. Drawn from recently uncovered archives, this collection spans nearly five decades of Williamson's career, from early student works to some of his final compositions. The album includes the Clarinet Trio (1958), a s