Serenade for string trio (2005)
Bramall Hall Dances for recorder, harpsichord & cello (2001)
Four Sketches for oboe, bassoon & piano (2002)
A Herrick Garland for countertenor, recorder, harpsichord & cello (2003)
Divertimento for guitar & string trio (2001)
James Bowman (countertenor)
Craig Ogden (guitar)
John Turner (recorder)
Stéphane Rancourt (oboe)
Graham Salvage (bassoon)
David Francis (harpsichord)
Peter Lawson (piano)
Manchester Camerata Ensemble:
Richard Howarth (violin)
Richard Williamson (viola)
Jonathan Price (cello)
Recorded at Alderley Edge Methodist Church, 19 December 2005;
recorded at Worlaston Church, 11 June 2004;
recorded at the King's School, Macclesfield, 1 April 2005
Dutton Epoch gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ida Carroll Trust in collaboration with the Manchester Musical Heritage Trust in the production of this CD.
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