John Turner's "A Few More Surprises" is a captivating journey through the world of chamber music, set for release on July 4, 2025, under ASC Records. This album showcases Turner's virtuosity on the recorder, accompanied by piano and soprano in select tracks. Spanning a diverse range of compositions, from classical elegies to lively rags, the album offers a rich tapestry of musical styles and eras. Highlights include the intricate "Elegy for Tony" by Hedges, the evocative "Three Sketches" by Ferguson, and the playful "Cassoulet Rag" by Hendrie. With a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, this collection is a testament to Turner's versatility and mastery of the recorder, promising an engaging and delightful listening experience.
Tracks
Hedges: Elegy for Tony, Op. 167, for recorder and pianoAnthony Hedges, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Ferguson: Three Sketches, Op. 14, for recorder and piano I. Poco AllegroHoward Ferguson, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Ferguson: Three Sketches, Op. 14, for recorder and piano II. AndanteHoward Ferguson, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Ferguson: Three Sketches, Op. 14, for recorder and piano III. Con Moto (Based on a Hindu melody - Cuckoos sing in the Mango Tree)Howard Ferguson, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Stevens: Variations on Bobby Shafto, for recorder and pianoRobin Stevens, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Blake: The Mulberry Road, for soprano and recorderDavid Blake, John Turner, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Banfield: Capriccio, for recorder and pianoStephen Banfield, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Steele: High Noon, for recorder and pianoDouglas Steele, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Steele: Hark Shepherds Awake, for soprano and recorderDouglas Steele, John Turner, Lesley-Jane Rogers
Steele: Serenade, for recorder and pianoDouglas Steele, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Stanley: Sonata in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5, for recorder and piano I. AdagioJohn Stanley, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Stanley: Sonata in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5, for recorder and piano II. AllegroJohn Stanley, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Stanley: Sonata in F Major, Op. 4 No. 5, for recorder and piano III. GiggJohn Stanley, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Banfield: Three Miniatures, for descant recorder and piano I. Moderato-piacevoleStephen Banfield, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Banfield: Three Miniatures, for descant recorder and piano II. LentoStephen Banfield, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Banfield: Three Miniatures, for descant recorder and piano III. Allegro VivaceStephen Banfield, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Dickinson: Homage to Poulenc, for recorder and pianoPeter Dickinson, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Dickinson: Air, for solo recorderPeter Dickinson, John Turner
Golland: Caprice for solo recorder, Op. 76John Golland, John Turner
Seiber: Pastorale, for recorder and pianoMatyas Seiber, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Rogers: Deux Bouches, a Vocalise for soprano and recorderLesley-Jane Rogers, John Turner
Kaprálová: Tales of a Small Flute (Povídky Malé Flétny) for recorder and piano I. Volně (Andante)Vitezslava Kaprálová, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Kaprálová: Tales of a Small Flute (Povídky Malé Flétny) for recorder and piano II. Rychle (Allegro)Vitezslava Kaprálová, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Paddison: After Orpheus, for recorder and pianoMax Paddison, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Baron: Picnic, for recorder and pianoMichael Baron, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Hendrie: Cassoulet Rag, for recorder and pianoGerald Hendrie, John Turner, Stephen Bettaney
Turner: Wedding Notes, for solo recorderJohn Turner
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