Inhabiting a space between traditional ‘classical’ music and the neo-classical music of today, Cloud Chamber make music which is melodic and lyrical; ‘stories without words’ full of emotion and colour.
Named after the scientific instrument that renders subatomic particles visible through fleeting vapour trails, Cloud Chamber is an apt title for a duo whose careers have long traced luminous paths through other people's musical worlds. Between them, Gavin Greenaway and Caroline Dale have performed on more than 300 film scores, collaborating with composers as diverse as Hans Zimmer, Alberto Iglesias, John Powell, Dario Marianelli, and Thomas Newman. Their artistry celebrated, but rarely in the spotlight.
The first release from this new duo is a collection of "portraits without words" - stories for travellers, both physical and philosophical. Skylines is about the journey, not just the destination. The album sits somewhere between Classical and Neo-Classical and there is real anticipation around its release.
Emmy award winning composer Gavin Greenaway has conducted more than 200 film scores (Gladiator, How to Train Your Dragon, Wicked, Interstellar) and orchestral recordings for Sir George Martin and Sir Paul McCartney. He has composed music for the theatre, TV and film, as well as the Vancouver Winter Olympics, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, songs with Bryan Adams and two solo albums of his own piano music. From 2018 to 2024 he was conductor of The World of Hans Zimmer arena show, leading the orchestra, choir and soloists in over 100 performances throughout Europe.
Caroline Dale has a wide-ranging career both in the studio and on the live stage, performing with the Nigel Kennedy and Balanescu Quartets, the English Chamber Orchestra, David Gilmour, David Gray, U2 and Sinead O’Connor; as concerto soloist with the LPO, RPO and RLPO; featuring on film scores, such as Atonement, Hilary and Jackie (about the life of Jacqueline du Pre) and Truly Madly Deeply. Her solo album Such Sweet Thunder combines classical repertoire with her own compositions. She led the cello section at the coronation of King Charles III under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano.
