Music for the 21st Century
Dancer
Dance Class - Volume 1 ‘Richard Kenwood-Herriott, one of the UK’s most innovative dance
accompanists and a member of Northern Ballet Theatre’s musical staff has
just released a CD – Music for the 21st
Century Dancer. Although divided into chapters for class, the music is far removed from
the more usual compilations of adapted ballet music and includes some
refreshing, original passages to ease the daily grind.’
Quoted from: Dance Europe (March 2004 Edition, Page 9)
Richard Kenwood-Herriott
Richard has worked for many dance companies including the Central School of Ballet, the London and Northern Schools of Contemporary Dance, the Royal Ballet and the English National Ballet. He was guest music director for the Phoenix Dance Company tour 1999. In 1992, he met Christopher Gable CBE who was to have a major impact on his development as a creative musician for dance. In 1996 he joined the Northern Ballet Theatre (NBT).
In 2003 he created the role of 'the rehearsal pianist' in David Nixon's critically acclaimed ballet 'A Misummer Night's Dream'.
A first-prize winner of several competitions, he made his debut with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra under Sir Andrew Davis. He has toured 13 countries and performed with orchestras on both sides of the Atlantic. Richard studied music with his father John Herriott in Toronto, with Antonin Kubalek and at the Banff Centre with Marek Jablonski. As a composer he has written several works including a rock opera and a piano concerto.
With oboist Elizabeth Kenwood, his wife, Richard has given concerts in the UK, Canada, Germany, Spain and South East Asia.
He lives in Horsforth with Elizabeth and their two sons Oliver and Gregory.
Dedication
This CD is dedicated to the memory of John Herriott
Acknowledgements
Our special thanks for advice and encouragement to:
Yoko Ichino (International and NBT Resident
Guest Teacher)
Pippa Moore (NBT Coryphée)
Northern Ballet Theatre
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