Contemporary classical tone poem 'April' brims with hopeful anticipation and hushed outbursts of colour, playfully driven through rhythmic interplay across strings and subtle percussion. Composer Gabriel Ness explores a traditional fascination with seasonal nature following in the steps of Vivaldi, with hints of Tippett and Richter, but through a distinctive cinematic voice nourished by his personal obsession with music to picture. An inspiriting release from this young rising talent with screen credits and commercial placements surging through double figures within the first year of his promising career.