Jacob Gordon: Chamber Music with Recorder

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Album Summary

Performers

• Annabel Knight (Recorder)
• Robin Bigwood (Harpsichord)
• Annabel Knight (Treble Recorder)
• Robin Bigwood (Piano)
• Michal Kaznowski (Cello)
• David Angel (Violin)

Ensemble

• Giuliano Fontanella

Composers

• Gordon Jacob (Composer) (1895 - 1984)
• Jacob van Eyck (circa 1590 - 1657)

Notes & Reviews:

With some notable exceptions, professional recorder players have largely ignored modern repertoire regarded as being too tonal, melodic or romantic. Not so Annabel Knight, a former student at the Royal College of Music in London, where Gordon Jacob had also taught. On this disc she joins respected colleagues in presenting Jacob's music, its sometimes sparse and desolate musical language frequently tempered with tuneful wit and a sense of nostalgia for England's landscape and heritage. The result is an album presenting highly enjoyable music of superlative craftsmanship and heartfelt expressivity, including three world premiere recordings.

Fanfare
Annabel Knight is an exemplary soloist, with smooth tone and breath support, fine legato, and nimble technique. She is ably supported at every turn by Robin Bigwood at the keyboards, the Maggini Quartet, and the Fontanella recorder ensemble. The recorded sound - crisp, clear, and a touch on the dry side - and program notes are up to typical fine Naxos standards. Fellow recorder enthusiasts should waste no time in scooping up this release.

Notes & Reviews:

Recording information: Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/12/2009); Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/25/2009-01/26/2009).

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Works Details

Jacob, Gordon [Composer] : Suite for treble recorder & string orchestra

• Performer: Annabel Knight (Recorder)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/12/2009); Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/25/2009-01/26/2009)
• Running Time: 18 min. 5 sec.
• Period Time: Modern

Jacob, Gordon [Composer] : Sonatina for alto recorder & harpsichord

• Performers: Robin Bigwood (Harpsichord); Annabel Knight (Treble Recorder)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/12/2009); Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/25/2009-01/26/2009)
• Running Time: 2 min. 44 sec.
• Period Time: Modern
• Written: 1984

Jacob, Gordon [Composer] : Sonata for recorder & piano

• Performers: Robin Bigwood (Piano); Annabel Knight (Recorder)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/12/2009); Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/25/2009-01/26/2009)
• Running Time: 13 min. 28 sec.
• Period Time: Modern

Jacob, Gordon [Composer] : A Consort of Recorders

• Performer: Annabel Knight (Recorder)
• Ensemble: Giuliano Fontanella
• Notes: Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/12/2009); Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/25/2009-01/26/2009)
• Running Time: 9 min. 38 sec.
• Period Time: Modern
• Written: 1972

Van Eyck, Jan Jacob : Variations on Dowland's Pavane Lachrimae, for recorder & continuo

• Performers: Robin Bigwood (Piano); Annabel Knight (Treble Recorder)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/12/2009); Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/25/2009-01/26/2009)
• Running Time: 1 min. 19 sec.
• Period Time: Baroque

Jacob, Gordon [Composer] : Trifles, for treble recorder, violin, cello & harpsichord

• Performers: Robin Bigwood (Harpsichord); Michal Kaznowski (Cello); Annabel Knight (Treble Recorder); David Angel (Violin)
• Notes: Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/12/2009); Potton Hall, Westleton, Suffolk (01/25/2009-01/26/2009)
• Running Time: 9 min. 5 sec.
• Period Time: Modern
• Written: 1971