7141148052445

A Few More Surprises

John Turner, Stephen Bettaney

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Cat No: PFCD246

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Release Date:  04 July 2025

Label:  Prima Facie

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  7141148052445

Genres:  Classical  

Composer/Series:  A Few More Surprises

  • Description

    A Few More Surprises is an entertaining collection of compositions for recorder and piano, produced in memory of the esteemed composer, pianist and academic, Peter Dickinson. The compilation was assembled by recorder player John Turner, a close friend of Dickinson, both tireless promoters of contemporary classical music. Turner is accompanied by pianist Stephen Bettaney, who provides sensitive yet powerful playing throughout. Renowned soprano Lesley-Jane Rogers features on selected pieces.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Hedges: Elegy for Tony, Op. 167, for recorder and piano
      • 2. Ferguson: Three Sketches, Op. 14, for recorder and piano I. Poco Allegro
      • 3. Ferguson: Three Sketches, Op. 14, for recorder and piano II. Andante
      • 4. Ferguson: Three Sketches, Op. 14, for recorder and piano III. Con Moto
      • 5. Stevens: Variations on Bobby Shafto, for recorder and piano
      • 6. Blake: The Mulberry Road, for soprano and recorder
      • 7. Banfield: Capriccio, for recorder and piano
      • 8. Steele: High Noon, for recorder and piano
      • 9. Steele: Hark Shepherds Awake, for soprano and recorder
      • 10. Steele: Serenade, for recorder and piano
      • 11. Stanley: Sonata in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5, for recorder and piano I. Adagio
      • 12. Stanley: Sonata in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5, for recorder and piano II. Allegro
      • 13. Stanley: Sonata in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5, for recorder and piano III. Gigg
      • 14. Banfield: Three Miniatures, for descant recorder and piano I. Moderato-piacevole
      • 15. Banfield: Three Miniatures, for descant recorder and piano II. Lento
      • 16. Banfield: Three Miniatures, for descant recorder and piano III. Allegro Vivace
      • 17. Dickinson: Homage to Poulenc, for recorder and piano
      • 18. Dickinson: Air, for solo recorder
      • 19. Golland: Caprice for solo recorder, Op. 76
      • 20. Seiber: Pastorale, for recorder and piano
      • 21. Rogers: Deux Bouches, a Vocalise for soprano and recorder
      • 22. Kapralova: Tales of a Small Flute (Povidky Male Fletny) for recorder and piano I. Volne (Andante)
      • 23. Kapralova: Tales of a Small Flute (Povidky Male Fletny) for recorder and piano II. Rychle (Allegro)
      • 24. Paddison: After Orpheus, for recorder and piano
      • 25. Baron: Picnic, for recorder and piano
      • 26. Hendrie: Cassoulet Rag, for recorder and piano
      • 27. Turner: Wedding Notes, for solo recorder