Highways & Byways - Rarities for Recorder

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Label
Divine Art
Release Date
May 17, 2024
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Christopher Ball, William Bergsma, Lennox Berkeley, David Butler, David Ellis, Alexander Gretchanino
    • PERFORMER
      John Turner, Laura Robinson, Stephen Bettaney, Catherine Yates, Alex Mitchell
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      May 17, 2024
    • UPC
      809730124525
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      DDX21245
    • LABEL
      Divine Art
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      2
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Moderato

      Composer: Lennox Berkeley

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    2. II. Adagio

      Composer: Lennox Berkeley

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    3. III. Allegro moderato

      Composer: Lennox Berkeley

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    4. I. Grave - Prestissimo

      Composer: John Wilfred Heaton

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    5. II. Con energia

      Composer: John Wilfred Heaton

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    6. III. Cantabile

      Composer: John Wilfred Heaton

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    7. IV. Giocoso e ritmico

      Composer: John Wilfred Heaton

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    8. V. Presto

      Composer: John Wilfred Heaton

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    9. I. Allegro assai

      Composer: Peter Pope

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    10. II. Adagio

      Composer: Peter Pope

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    11. III. Fughetta

      Composer: Peter Pope

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    12. I. Altair

      Composer: David Butler

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    13. II. Deneb

      Composer: David Butler

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    14. III. Vega

      Composer: David Butler

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    15. The Rake's Progress, Act III: Lullaby (arr. for 2 recorders)

      Composer: Igor Stravinsky

      Performer: John Turner, Laura Robinson

    16. I. Commodo

      Composer: John Locke

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    17. II. Adagio

      Composer: John Locke

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    18. III. Allegro moderato giocoso

      Composer: John Locke

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    19. I. March

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    20. II. Pavan on Three Notes "Hommage à Poulenc"

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    21. III. Dorian Gavotte

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    22. IV. Bergamasque

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    23. V. Second Pavan

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: John Turner

    24. VI. Little Tarantella

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    25. No. 1. A Sad Pavane

      Composer: John Turner

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    26. No. 2. Hopscotch

      Composer: John Turner

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    27. This Town's a Corporation Full of Crooked Streets: II. Domestic Life (version for recorder and piano)

      Composer: John McCabe

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    28. Sam's Tune

      Composer: John McCabe

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    29. No. 1. A Cheerful Little Piece

      Composer: Christopher Ball

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    30. No. 2. Homage to Dvořák

      Composer: Christopher Ball

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    31. The Edgeley Tram

      Composer: Peter Hope

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    32. Edgeley Fold

      Composer: David Jepson

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    33. Concertino, Op. 171

      Composer: Alexander Gretchaninov

      Performer: John Turner, Laura Robinson, Stephen Bettaney

    34. Pastorale

      Composer: William Bergsma

      Performer: John Turner, Catherine Yates, Alex Mitchell

    35. Scherzo

      Composer: William Bergsma

      Performer: John Turner, Catherine Yates, Alex Mitchell

    36. Conversation Piece

      Composer: Dorothy Pilling

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    37. Mount Street Blues

      Composer: David Ellis

      Performer: John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

    38. I. Round Dance

      Composer: David Ellis

      Performer: John Turner

    39. II. Sarabande with Doubles

      Composer: David Ellis

      Performer: John Turner

    40. III. End-Piece

      Composer: David Ellis

      Performer: John Turner

    41. A Little Caribbean

      Composer: Thomas Pitfield

      Performer: John Turner, Anonymous


"Highways and Byways: A Double Album of Rarities for Recorder"

A seminal contribution to the canon of recorder music, this recording assumes a pivotal role, enriching the repertoire and captivating audiences with its distinct allure and technical prowess. Serving as a valuable resource for connoisseurs of recorder music and an inviting introduction for novices, Highways and Byways features a diverse array of compositions. Through its discerning curation and expert execution, this recording not only commemorates the recorder's storied legacy but also fosters an appreciation for its enduring elegance and adaptability.

John Turner presents recorder pieces by renowned composers such as Lennox Berkeley, John McCabe, and Thomas Pitfield. Discover rare gems by Igor Stravinsky and Alexander Gretchaninov, alongside a remarkable composition for recorder and two violas by the distinguished American composer William Bergsma.

As a special treat, the album includes two previously unknown pieces by the late Christopher Ball, along with two compositions by John Turner himself, including a homage to Ukraine. It's a veritable feast of rare and captivating music!

Renowned as one of today's leading recorder players, John Turner's illustrious career spans performances with esteemed ensembles like David Munrow’s Early Music Consort of London and recordings with prestigious orchestras worldwide. With over 600 premieres to his credit, including works by Leonard Bernstein and Peter Sculthorpe, Turner's artistry has left an indelible mark on the contemporary recorder repertoire.

Featuring performances by John Turner (recorder), Stephen Bettaney (piano), Laura Robinson (recorder), Catherine Yates (viola), and Alex Mitchell (viola), "Highways and Byways" is a testament to the dedication of these exceptional musicians.