Matthew Rose & Friends

Matthew Rose (bass) and friends including Emma Johnson (clarinet), Iain Burnside (piano), the Waldstein Trio and alumni from the Tosti International Singing Academy introduce and perform repertoire by composer Richard Stoker.

About the composer:

Born in Castleford, Yorkshire in 1938, Richard Stoker’s professional roots are deep-seated in the art of writing music.

Professor of Composition at the Royal Academy of Music for over 20 years, he previously attended the college as a student and was also editor of Composer magazine from 1969-1980.

Best-known known for his chamber, orchestral, chamber, operatic, and choral compositions, he also wrote for film, TV and theatre productions, in later years even starring in over 100 himself including Pirates of the Caribbean and Hercules (as the body double for John Hurt)!