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While living in London during the 1980s Nigel Dalton-Ginever grew increasingly aware of the impact Man was having on planet Earth. In 1983 he composed a set of nine songs narrating the damaging path humans had chosen since their emergence - focussing on the certainty of a bleak future should Man's behaviour not change.

In 2020 a ¼ inch tape of the work (recorded at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1984) was discovered, and three years later the task of transcribing it commenced. By 2025 the song-cycle was finally complete, with updated lyrics, reworked music and three new songs.

Intended for a theatrical environment, the album hopes to inspire all generations to consider the creation (Then), human-led destruction (Now), and restoration of our planet (Tomorrow).

Released: November 25, 2025

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Then, Now, Tomorrow by Nigel Dalton-Ginever (Bandcamp.com)

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In May 2014, Nigel Dalton-Ginever saw Rick Wakeman describe the difficulties faced during the creation of the 1974 album 'Journey To The Centre Of The Earth', and Rick's account of triumph over adversity had an inspiring effect on the Brighton-based composer.

Inspired by Rick's story, the narration and first notes for 'Jason and the Argonauts' were completed in July 2014, and a visit to Herbie Flowers followed. After hearing the opening two pages of music, the legendary bass player made securing a performance his personal mission, and in May 2015 'JATA' premiered as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival, where it received a standing ovation. November 2016 saw the release of a double album featuring Herbie on bass guitar.

The narration was streamlined in 2024 and the whole work received a "10th Anniversary" overhaul in 2025. Sadly, Herbie never got to hear the finished article - but his unwavering encouragement throughout its development will be appreciated forever by all those involved.

Released: November 11, 2025

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Jason and the Argonauts by Nigel Dalton-Ginever (Bandcamp.com)

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Caprice XXIV is a set of variations based on the theme of Niccolò Paganini’s famous 24th Caprice. It was started on a newly purchased ''Korg M1'' music workstation in 1991 - but abandoned a year later.

In 2021 an old cassette recording of [the only] three unfinished tracks was discovered, enabling a digital version of each to be made. Over the next eighteen months the restored tracks were completed and another eight composed from various development ideas which had been jotted down for safe keeping during the previous three decades.

The album was finally completed in 2023 - thirty-two years after the work’s original conception.

Released: April 18, 2023

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Caprice XXIV by Nigel Dalton-Ginever (Bandcamp.com)

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Incorporating the might of a Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano, this is the latest release from Nigel Dalton-Ginever.

Composition of the first piece began in 2014 as part of the composer's self-imposed challenge to write an intricate piano piece without the using an instrument. The same year, with work only 50% complete, a lack of time resulted in the project being shelved indefinitely.

In April 2020, during a worldwide virus pandemic, work was resumed and the piece completed. Nine more pieces were composed during the ensuing months - with all of them finished by the Summer of 2020. Each has a unique style and draws inspiration from works by some of the greatest piano composers - including Chopin, Beethoven, Satie & Debussy.

Released: January 18, 2021

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Recital by Nigel Dalton-Ginever (Bandcamp.com)

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A short (approximately fifteen minutes) set of variations composed on a theme composed by Nigel Dalton-Ginever's grandmother, Violet Ginever. Violet was the wife of Reverend Edwin Dalton Ginever, and regularly played the church organ during his services.

The hand-written manuscript on which these variations are based was discovered during the late 1990s.

The work was first conceived as a four movement piano solo in 2002 before being completely rewritten and arranged for piano and orchestra in 2019.

Released: January 30, 2020

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Ginever Variations by Nigel Dalton-Ginever (Bandcamp.com)