Mark Edwards Wilson - Dangerous Journeys (Robert Ziegler)

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Composer: Mark Edwards Wilson

• Dangerous Journeys
• Meteora
• The Phoenix

London Symphony Orchestra

Robert Ziegler, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Navona

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Composer Mark Edwards Wilson has built a distinguished career marked by numerous awards, major commissions, and collaborations with leading ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra. A central element of his work is his commitment to keeping symphonic music vibrant and relevant, as demonstrated in the album Dangerous Journeys. The compositions—Meteora, The Phoenix, and the title piece—feature cinematic qualities, including dramatic orchestration, vivid imagery, soaring melodies, and dynamic use of strings, brass, harp, and celesta. The title work presents a powerful musical narrative of perilous expeditions and is dedicated to the people of Ukraine and their resilience. The London Symphony Orchestra delivers a precise and compelling performance.

Mark Edwards Wilson, a composer and faculty member at the University of Maryland, began his career in California and earned a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles at age 25, studying with Henri Lazarof and Leon Kirchner. His diverse output includes orchestral, vocal, chamber, and electro-acoustic works, many commissioned and performed by major organizations. His electro-acoustic pieces Aeolus and Sappho have received widespread performances, with the latter premiered by soprano Phyllis Bryn-Julson. Wilson’s recent music emphasizes orchestral “dramatic narrative,” with works such as The Phoenix and Meteora earning major awards and performances by leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra. His compositions have also been widely recorded and recognized with numerous honors.

Robert Ziegler is an award-winning conductor who leads orchestras worldwide and records for major labels such as Sony Classics and Deutsche Grammophon. A prize winner at the Fitelberg Conducting Competition, he has conducted leading ensembles including the London Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and the orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, as well as orchestras in Japan and the United States. Ziegler is also prominent in film music recording, collaborating with composers such as Jonny Greenwood, Howard Shore, Hans Zimmer, and Michael Giacchino. His discography includes projects with artists like Lang Lang, Pete Townshend, Randy Newman, and cellist Hauser.

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