John McCabe

John McCabe was a distinguished British composer and pianist known for his wide-ranging musical output and virtuosic piano performances. Born in 1939, he gained recognition early in his career both as a performer and a composer, and he became particularly celebrated for his pianistic interpretations of Haydn, British composers, and 20th-century repertoire. As a composer, McCabe wrote in a wide variety of forms, including symphonies, concertos, chamber works, and vocal pieces, displaying a balance of lyricism and modernist textures throughout his music.

His dedication to promoting British music was a hallmark of his career—both through his original compositions and through recordings of works by composers like Arnold Bax and other contemporaries. McCabe's contributions to music extended beyond the concert stage: he was a respected teacher, advocate for fellow composers, and an influential figure in British classical music until his death in 2015.

Genres

Classical Piano

Classical

Latest Release

British Music for Clarinet and Piano

John McCabe

Album - 20 Tracks - Released November 4, 2022