A disc showcasing new works for double bass, solo and with voice or cello: from the title work, Dillon's setting of Gaelic poetry for soprano & bass, and Maw's characterful Old King's Lament, to Chris Fox's extraordinary combination of frenetic bass and other-worldly cello.

Corrado Canonici double bass
Sarah Leonard soprano
Anton Lukoszevieze cello

AUDIOREVIEWS

'[In James Dillon's 'A Roaring Flame'] the Gaelic and Provencal texts and sinuous vocal line give the music a haunting beauty, which is realised with superb concentration by both performers.' BBC Music Magazine

RECORDING CREDITS

All works were recorded between 9-11 December 2002 at St John's Church, Loughton, Essex

Recording Engineer & Producer: DAVID LEFEBER
Editing & mastering: DAVID LEFEBER

(P) 2004 NMC Recordings Ltd
© 2004 NMC Recordings Ltd

Catalogue number: NMC D079
Release Date: 4 January 2004