Simon Callaghan (2020)

Roger Sacheverell Coke (1912-72)

Simon’s research is centred around the life and music of Derbyshire composer Roger Sacheverell Coke (1912-72).

While focussing on the production of new editions, performances and recordings, he is also exploring the concept of identity with reference to various aspects of the composer’s life to fully understand his work and the factors that may have contributed to his music not being more successful and widely-known.

Furthermore he will aim to set him in context with the British music scene of the mid-twentieth century, to enable a greater appreciation of his complex and idiosyncratic output.

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