David Snell is a brilliant, versatile and open-minded musician and composer and on this CD presents chamber music for harp, with flute, clarinet, French horn, violin, viola and cello in different combinations. Representing several years of composition, the styles here reflect this versatility and technique, drawn from David’s own career as an eminent harpist. Becoming famous for his creative, progressive approach to harp, coupled with the sheer virtuosity of his playing, David excelled not only in the classical field, but became the first- call player for any recording sessions requiring harp.

He began his professional career as harpist with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, then later the orchestra of the Royal Opera House. In addition he freelanced as a session player. Today, he conducts with the LSO, RPO, Orchestre de Paris and others – principally in conducting scores for many films.

As a composer, David has created for television, radio and film. His classical works include song cycles (for soprano and harp), a Requiem, Divertimento for Strings and many chamber works.

All of the featured works are very accessible, with Elégie (for flute, cello and harp) destined to become an airplay favourite.

The booklet has notes written by the composer and translated into French and German.