Hugh Shrapnel: Easter Rising
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Hugh Shrapnel: Easter Rising

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Discover chamber works written by Hugh Shrapnel as a response to poetry, history and social unrest, performed by The Tippett Quartet with pianist Lynn Arnold and violinist Jo Cooper.

About this release

This collection of string music by Hugh Shrapnel is a powerful, humane response to poetry, history and social unrest. From the poetry-inspired lyricism of The Hazel Nut, through the turbulent, searching drama of Nascence, to the powerful narrative of Easter Rising, these works explore struggle, awakening and the possibility of peace.

Press Reviews

Easter Rising – Review by BBC Music Magazine “A perfect sense of pace and natural flow... at a time when post-classical blandness threatens to overwhelm modern music it's good to be reminded that… Read more
Easter Rising – Review by Classical Notes “The importance of the environment, community and political issues also shines through once again here, making for another fascinating and diverse selection of [Hugh Shrapnel's]… Read more

Music Credits

Artists

Jo Cooper (Violin)
Lynn Arnold (Piano)
Tippett Quartet (Ensemble)

Composers

Hugh Shrapnel

Production Credits

Catalogue number CR125
Producer & Editing James Unwin
Engineering & Mastering Adaq Khan
Recording Location St George’s Headstone, Harrow, 14 November 2025
Creative Director Mike Cooter
Executive Producer Adrian Green

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