FRANZ REIZENSTEIN Partita op.13b for recorder & string orchestra (1939/54)
GORDON CROSSE Watermusic for recorder & string orchestra (1982/88)
ARTHUR BUTTERWORTH Rverie (Farewell Manchester') op.113a for recorder, harp & string orchestra (2000/05)
ANTONY HOPKINS Suite for recorder, string orchestra & harp (1952/2006)
FRANCIS JACKSON Moonrise for recorder & string orchestra (1999/2004)
ARNOLD COOKE Divertimento for recorder & string orchestra (1959)
MICHAEL HURD Three-Piece Suite for recorder & string orchestra (2004)
ANTHONY HEDGES Three Miniatures for recorder, strings, harp & percussion (2004/5)
ELIS PEHKONEN Concerto Over the Water' for recorder & string orchestra (2004)

John Turner (recorder)
Manchester Camerata Ensemble
Philip Mackenzie (conductor)
Richard Howarth (leader)

Louise Thomson (harp)
Janet Fulton (percussion)

All premiere recordings

This recording is affectionately dedicated to the memory of David Munrow, on the thirtieth anniversary of his death

Recorded at Hallam Hall, Stockport Grammar School
13-14 July 2006

CDLX 7191

“Dutton sound is superb.” “There are some big names on this CD. John Turner is England’s ‘Mr Recorder’ ...” “It’s nice to have well-crafted, unfussy, and entertaining modern pieces that present no angst. Give this one a try.” Bill Marsh, The Delian, April 2008