Duo Blockstix – Works for Percussion and Recorder

Duo Blockstix is a unique and vibrant Australian ensemble featuring recorder player Alicia Crossley and percussionist Joshua Hill.

For its debut recording the duo engaged a range of Australian composers to create virtuosic works that were influenced by the ensemble’s distinct instrumentation, resulting in an eclectic collection of pieces ranging from dramatic ritualistic compositions to poetry inspired wordscores.

Artist

Duo Blockstix

Duo Blockstix are a unique and vibrant Australian ensemble featuring recorder player Alicia Crossley and percussionist Joshua Hill.


Press quotes

“For sure, this duo combination is an exceptional one in its composition and the confidence of its members. Crossley and Hill are to be applauded for their enterprise in working closely with pretty well all of the seven composers and getting music out of them. Four of these works come from this current year – Rojas, Day, Oliveiro, Barbeler – while the other three date from 2014. All works were premiered (Cutlan’s piece in this format) during a recital by Duo Blockstix on June 15 this year at the Wesley Music Centre, Canberra. If you are after about 52 minutes of generally soothing, breathy music that makes no demands but just nibbles at your consciousness, this CD fits the bill.”

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— Clive O'Connell, O'Connell the Music

“Duo Blockstix | Australian works for percussion and recorder is a pleasing addition to recorded repertoire of local composers and is testament to the skills of the multi-talented and virtuosic performers Alicia Crossley and Joshua Hill - displaying not only wonderful technique and musicianship but the project shows them as great supporters of our culture.”

— Alan Holley, classikON

Track Listing

  1. …of magic and realism Daniel Rojas
  2. Duo-Generare Peter McNamara
  3. Five Easy Pieces Julian Day
  4. Resonant Voice Damian Barbeler

    5. Auto Dafe Suite Mark Oliveiro

  5. Sesquialtera Ritual
  6. Rentak Silat Ritual
  7. Iteration Ritual
  8. Reflection Ritual

    9. Pencils Tim Hansen

  9. The Cartoon Philosopher
  10. Five Year Arrival
  11. Self Portrait in HB
  12. Affirmations Paul Cutlan

Performers

Composers

Daniel Rojas

Daniel Rojas (b. 1974) is a Chilean-born Australian pianist and composer specialising in the rich and vibrant Latin American musical aesthetic.

Tim Hansen

Paul Cutlan


Where to buy

Duo Blockstix – Works for Percussion and Recorder can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.

This title is also available in (or can be ordered through) many fine music retailers across Australia including Readings.

Product details

List price
$25.00 AUD
Release date
May 2017
Copyright
© 2017 Due Blockstix
Phonogram
℗ 2017 Move Records
Category
Classical
Catalogue number
MCD 561
Alternate catalogue number
MCD561
Barcode
EAN 9314574056129