LAMB: Nightingale and the Rose

Compositions for big bands and classical choirs are seldom seen. The Nightingale and the Rose was originally commissioned by the WDR Big Band and Symphonic Choir in Germany. The piece celebrates the different approaches of the Big Band and Choir in order to share the Oscar Wilde story. The piece was performed by the Danish Radio Big Band and Choir in January 2011 in the beautiful Christians Kirke and it has recently been recorded there for release on Proprius Naxos. Siobhan Lamb is a classical musician with a jazz music background, and having a degree in English and Theatre Arts as well it all gives her a unique set of skills as a story telling composer.