• Sony BMG is reissuing this world premiere recording of Howard Blake’s Concerto for piano and orchestra
tie in with the composer’s 70th birthday celebrations in October 2008
• Activities surrounding the birthday celebrations include a concert of Blake’s music at Cadogan Hall, London,
on the 28th October 2008, the composer’s actual birthday, featuring a performance of the Piano Concerto
• Extensive press is already in place, including features and news articles in Classic FM Magazine, BBC
Music Magazine, International Record Review, Classical Music Magazine, Muso, Gig Magazine and
Musical Opinion
• Radio coverage includes a huge commitment from Classic FM, which will be devoting an entire evening to
Howard’s music on the 28th October, as well as interviewing him on its Magazine Show and Guest List
programmes
• The Piano Concerto was originally commissioned in 1991 to celebrate the 30th birthday of Diana, Princess of
Wales
• Best-known for writing the music and words for the animated film of The Snowman, Blake has also written many
concert works. As well as the Piano Concerto, this album also includes his Diversions for Cello and Orchestra,
and his Toccata, all performed by The Philharmonia. The composer himself performs the Piano Concerto