"This CD release celebrates Philip Ledger’s pianism and his musicianship, which were never eclipsed by his vision of the future of the performing arts and the operational and administrative skills which he brought to the conservatoire scene in the UK." - Professor John Wallace CBE, Principal, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

"Philip Ledger’s career as a phenomenal pianist, conductor, church musician, and composer inspired us all. He could have concentrated on any one of these areas and been hugely successful, but it is clear that each influenced and strengthened the other and made him the unique musician that he was." - William Owen

"Philip Ledger, the man I had first known as a pianist, revealed himself as a fine choir trainer and orchestral conductor, and then as a brilliant administrator and fund-raiser. But in retirement there was one more trick up his sleeve; he turned to composing." - Christopher Bishop

The Alberni String Quartet is one of the longest established ensembles in the United Kingdom. For more than a third of a century it has maintained the highest standard of performance, and is now recognised as one of the outstanding chamber music groups of our time. Their tours have taken them to all parts of the world, including the Americas, Australasia and China, where they have been described as “Reflecting the best of British musical tradition”.

Alberni String Quartet:
• Howard Davis, violin
• Peter Pople, violin
• Matthew Souter, viola
• David Smith, cello