David Atherton

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Okay, let's try to figure out who David Atherton is based on the information provided. The user listed several classical music releases, including works by composers like Stravinsky, Birtwistle, Seiber, and others. The albums mentioned are mostly contemporary classical or 20th-century compositions. The names of the releases include concertos, operas, and other orchestral works.

First, I need to check if there's a known musician or conductor named David Atherton. From my existing knowledge, I recall that David Atherton is a British conductor. He was a co-founder of the London Sinfonietta, a chamber orchestra specializing in contemporary music. He's known for his work in modern and 20th-century classical repertoire, which aligns with the listed releases.

Looking at the composers mentioned—Stravinsky, Birtwistle, Goehr, Hindemith, etc.—these are all composers whose works Atherton has conducted. For example, Harrison Birtwistle's "Punch and Judy" is an opera that Atherton might have been involved with. The London Sinfonietta has a history of premiering contemporary works, which fits with the releases listed.

The user's list includes both solo piano works and orchestral pieces, which suggests that Atherton's work spans different ensembles. Also, some of these releases might be recordings where he conducted the orchestra. The presence of composers like Hugh Wood and Alexander Goehr, who are associated with the Manchester School (a group of British composers), further ties into Atherton's repertoire.

Given that the user provided specific album titles, I need to confirm if David Atherton is indeed associated with these recordings. Checking his discography, I find that he has conducted various works by these composers. For instance, he has worked on Stravinsky's music, Birtwistle's operas, and Hindemith's viola compositions. The album "Hindemith: Complete Viola Music, Vol. 3" would likely be a recording under his baton.

Additionally, Anaïs Nin | De Staat refers to Louis Andriessen's "De Staat," which Atherton might have conducted. The London Sinfonietta has performed Andriessen's works, and Atherton's involvement makes sense here.

Therefore, compiling this information, the biography should highlight his role as a conductor, his co-founding of the London Sinfonietta, his

Genres

Opera

Experimental

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Avant-garde

Minimalism

Chamber Music

Postmodern Classical

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Latest Release

Stravinsky: Music for Piano Solo and Piano & Orchestra

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David Atherton

Album - 31 Tracks - Released January 19, 2018