Composing Myself: Joby Talbot

The eleventh in a series of composer videos from Wise Music Group.
Joby Talbot’s music can be heard on the stage, in the concert hall and on the big screen. This engaging film, made in collaboration with Richie Rich Productions, provides a rare window into the mind and inspiration of this highly acclaimed composer. From the hugely popular Ballet Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to the sublime pathos of the large scale choral work Path of Miracles, Talbot is at the top of his game, writing music that truly communicates to audiences on every level.
Camille 2017
William Howard, piano
Recording courtesy of Orchid Classics,
From 'Sixteen Contemporary Love Songs' ORC100083
A Sheen of Dew on Flowers 2018
Text from 'Women in Praise of the Sacred'
edited by Jane Hirshfield
Kelley O'Connor with the Britten Sinfonia
Conducted by Natalie Murray Beale
Recording courtesy of Britten Sinfonia
Genus 2007
Collaboration with Deru
World premiere choreography by Wayne McGregor
for the Paris Opera Baller (2007)
Film coutesy of the Paris Opera Ballet
Ant-Zen/Dear Oh Dear Records act 236/oh!one
Chroma 2017
Movement III: 'The Hardest Button to Button'
Music by Jack White III
Arranged by Joby Talbot
Orchestrated by Christopher Austin
from the album 'Aluminium'
XL Records XLCD 197
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 2010
Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon
Performed by The Royal Ballet
Film courtesy of The Royal Ballet
Signum Records SIGCD327
The Winter's Tale 2013
Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon
Performed by The Royal Ballet
Film courtesy of The Royal Ballet
Opus Arte OA1156D
Tide Harmonic 2009
Movement I: 'Dew Point'
Film by Elizabeth Seymour
Signum Records SIGCD260
Path of Miracles 2005
Tenebrae conducted by Nigel Short
Film courtesy of Telemondis Production and Distribution
Signum Records SIGCD078
Everest 2014
The soloists, chorus and orchestra of Calgary Opera
Film courtesy of Calgary Opera
Everest 2014 Andrew Bidlack and Sasha Cooke with Dallas Opera
Film courtesy of Dallas Opera
Ink Dark Moon 2013
Milos Karadaglic with the BBC Symphony Orchestra
conducted by Alexander Vedernikov
BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London (2018)
Behind the scenes film and recording from 'The Moon and the Forest' DECCA 4851525
Chacony in G minor (After Purcell) 2011
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Christopher Austin
© Wise Music Group
With special thanks to
Orchid Classics
Britten Sinfonia
The Royal Ballet
The Victoria and Albert Museum
Telemondis Production and Distribution
Calgary Opera
Dallas Opera Decca Classics
Directed and Edited by Richard Wilson
Director of Photography
Bejamin Ealovega
Additional filming by Richard Wilson
Sound Recording by Rodrigo Leal
Interview by Gill Graham
Production support
Thomas Le Brocq
Produced by Benjamin Ealovega and Richard Wilson, one31studio

[@elmodias]

O som do Joby é tão bom de ouvir... a música erudita trazida pra mais perto de nós é super importante!

[@stefantegethoff5523]

I loved Everest so much, saw in three times in Hagen, Germany, for sure one of my favourite operas of all time. The atmosphere was so thrilling and intense and yet there were some melodies and motifs, that I still have in my head until today. The only other contemporary composer that managed that for me is John Adams. So here's hoping for more operas written by Mr Talbot!

[@ZVC16]

What's the title of the Piano song played on Penelope Soundtrack when James McAvoy played on the piano?