metier msv28523 David Dubery Songs and Chamber Music

DAVID DUBERY - SONGS AND CHAMBER MUSIC
Adrienne Murray (mezzo-soprano), John Turner (Recorder), Peter Dixon (cello), Richard Simpson (oboe), Richard Williamson (viola), Graham Salvage (bassoon), Craig Ogden (guitar), Paul Janes and David Dubery (piano)

David Dubery is a fine example of a modern composer refusing to be boxed in by boundaries, and like a growing number of his contemporaries, has developed a thoroughly individual, yet traditionally tonal and lyrical, style. Dubery's special gift for enchantingly beautiful melodies is well demonstrated here as is the wide range of impressionist, abstract and quasi-autobiographical works, all of which are an absolute joy..

This recording was kindly supported by the Manchester Musical Heritage Trust

	DAVID DUBERY - SONGS AND CHAMBER MUSIC Adrienne Murray (mezzo-soprano), John Turner (Recorder), Peter Dixon (cello), Richard Simpson (oboe), Richard Williamson (viola), Graham Salvage (bassoon), Craig Ogden (guitar), Paul Janes and David Dubery (piano) David Dubery is a fine example of a modern composer refusing to be boxed in by boundaries, and like a growing number of his contemporaries, has developed a thoroughly individual, yet traditionally tonal and lyrical, style. Dubery's special gift for enchantingly beautiful melodies is well demonstrated here as is the wide range of impressionist, abstract and quasi-autobiographical works, all of which are an absolute joy.. This recording was kindly supported by the Manchester Musical Heritage Trust
		playing time: 78.47 direct sale price: $15.99 audio sample: Cello Sonata - Vivace (extract)
tracks: Sonatina for Oboe and Piano Three Songs to Poems by Robert Graves Four Songs for mezzo-soprano and piano Suite from 'Degrees of Evidence' Remember (voice and piano) Two Stopfordian Impressions Sonata for Cello and Piano Escapades (recorder, bassoon and piano) Walking Cimbrone (bassoon and piano) Harlequinade (recorder and guitar) Mrs Harris in Paris	review extracts: for full reviews click here
	“Fascinating musical journey… [Dubery] works in a traditional musical language that is approachable, but sometimes demanding. The masterpiece in my opinion is the Cello Sonata… must surely enter the repertoire. There is not a bar of this piece that is not interesting, enjoyably and satisfying. All in all this is a great ‘retrospective' CD of music by the Mancunian composer David Dubery. Let us hope that over the coming years many other works from his catalogue find their way into the recording studio.” – John France (MusicWeb)
	“David Dubery is firmly among … contemporary composers [who] are content to explore creatively more conventional forms and idioms and in doing so to present players and listeners with a very different set of challenges and rewards [than the cutting edge of modernity]… this music is indeed a treat for listeners too.” – Andrew Mayes (Recorder Magazine)
	“This new issue on Metier devoted to songs and chamber music is just the ticket! A treasure trove of works recorded for the first time and in good sound and some very fine performances.” – Charwood (Amazon)
	“This is attractive and inoffensive music. Dubery writes in a lyrical and accessible vein. The performances are all of a reasonably high standard with an impressive line-up of artists..” – Em Marshall-Luck (Albion Magazine)
	"I use classical music to relax... and this CD is perfect, I could listen to [Adrienne Murray] sing all day!. I enjoy this CD more each time I listen to it." - Customer review on Amazon

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