Dive into the enchanting world of chamber music with John Turner's latest album, "Pitfield: His Friends & Contemporaries." Released on July 12, 2024, under the Divine Art label, this captivating collection spans a generous 1 hour and 52 minutes, featuring 29 tracks that showcase Turner's virtuosity on the recorder alongside the Victoria String Quartet and other esteemed collaborators.
The album is a tribute to the prolific and versatile British composer Thomas Pitfield, celebrating his works and those of his contemporaries. Turner, a renowned recorder player, takes center stage in every track, delivering a mesmerizing performance that highlights the intricate beauty of chamber music. The repertoire includes Pitfield's final composition, "Remember, Op. 184," dedicated to Turner himself, as well as a variety of other pieces that span different moods and styles, from the lively "Divertimento" to the serene "3 Nautical Sketches" and the evocative "3 Blake Songs."
Recorded in 2023 at St. Paul's Church in Heaton Moor, Stockport, UK, the album benefits from the intimate acoustics of this historic venue, enhancing the richness and clarity of the performances. Whether you're a seasoned chamber music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Turner's masterful interpretations and the exquisite playing of the Victoria String Quartet are sure to enchant and inspire. This album is a testament to the enduring appeal of chamber music and the timeless compositions of Thomas Pitfield and his peers.
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Tracks
Divertimento: I. ToccatinaThomas Pitfield, Richard Simpson, Benedict Holland, Heather Wallington, Jennifer Langridge
Divertimento: II. PastoraleThomas Pitfield, Richard Simpson, Benedict Holland, Heather Wallington, Jennifer Langridge
Divertimento: III. IntermezzoThomas Pitfield, Richard Simpson, Benedict Holland, Heather Wallington, Jennifer Langridge
Divertimento: IV. FinaleThomas Pitfield, Richard Simpson, Benedict Holland, Heather Wallington, Jennifer Langridge
Remember, Op. 184John Joubert, Lesley-Jane Rogers, John Turner, Victoria String Quartet
Fantasy Quartet, R90Ernest John Moeran, Heather Wallington, Benedict Holland, Jennifer Langridge, Richard Simpson
Now, VoyagerErnst Hermann Meyer, Lesley-Jane Rogers, Victoria String Quartet
3 Nautical Sketches (Arr. for Recorder & String Quartet by John McCabe): No. 1, QuodlibetThomas Pitfield, John Turner, Victoria String Quartet
3 Nautical Sketches (Arr. for Recorder & String Quartet by John McCabe): No. 2, Meditation on Tom BowlingThomas Pitfield, John Turner, Victoria String Quartet
3 Nautical Sketches (Arr. for Recorder & String Quartet by John McCabe): No. 3, The Keel ReelThomas Pitfield, John Turner, Victoria String Quartet
ParrotryRobin Walker, Thomas Pitfield, John Turner, Victoria String Quartet
Spring (1)Jeremy Pike, John Turner, Lauren Scott, Victoria String Quartet
To a Child Dancing in the WindNicholas Marshall, Lesley-Jane Rogers, John Turner
A Breath for LifeAnthony Gilbert, John Turner, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Spring (2)John Turner, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Spring Suite: I. BourréeRichard Pantcheff, John Turner, Victoria String Quartet
Spring Suite: II. SicilianoRichard Pantcheff, John Turner, Victoria String Quartet
Spring Suite: III. AirRichard Pantcheff, John Turner, Victoria String Quartet
Spring Suite: IV. MinuetRichard Pantcheff, John Turner, Victoria String Quartet
Spring Suite: V. GigueRichard Pantcheff, John Turner, Victoria String Quartet
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