Formed by composers David Sutton-Anderson and Avril Anderson, Sounds Positive has commissioned over 60 works by British composers from Judith Weir
to Michael Finnissy and Michael Parsons to Edwin Roxburgh, performing at major London
venues and festivals nationwide. In addition the group has delivered education
projects in schools, colleges and universities and for the Society for the
Promotion of New Music; it is ensemble-in-residence at the Young
Place at The Place.
The CD "The Chamber music
of John Lambert" on NMC label featuring works commissioned and performed
by Sounds Positive was awarded five stars for performance by Classic CD.
This year Sounds Positive celebrates its twentieth year with, among other activities, a series of concerts at The Warehouse, Waterloo, Parallel lines.
The positive thing about Sounds Positive is that it stands up for what it believes in … delivering it with the skill and understanding that reflects the closeness of performers and writers
The Independent
… a versatile ensemble of wind instruments and piano
The Times
The effect was both entertaining and exhilarating for performers and audience alike.
Tunbridge Wells Courier
Sounds Positive, David Sutton-Anderson - John Lambert: Portrait
This
introduction to Lambert's music demonstrates his highly personal and
quirky style combined a strong sense of theatre and a shrewd awareness
of timing with craftmanship and elements of improvisation.
Reviews:
"There's some remarkable music here... Thanks to NMC's pioneering efforts, much little-known music of this quality has been rescued from serious neglect."
