Introduced by Anthony Burton. Nicholas Daniel
(oboe/cor anglais)
Julius Drake (piano) Joy Farrall (clarinet)
World premieres of pieces written in memory of the oboistjanet Craxton
(1929-81). With thoughts about her playing, teaching and continuing influence from Lady Barbirolli, Sir Harrison Birtwistle , Celia Nicklin , George Caird ,
Martin Butler , Thea King and Gareth Hulse.
Tippett, arr Bowen Prelude.- Autumn
Gardner Chanson triste
Maxwell Davies First
Grace of Light
Birtwistle An Interrupted Endless Melody
Bainbridge Mobile
Oliver Knussen Elegiac arabesques
Martin Butler Chaconne Daniel Chua White Dwarf Neil Saunders A Reed Song John Woolrich Another
Garden
Producer Sarah Devonald