Flute Perspectives 4
Renowned Australian flautist Derek Jones returns with Flute Perspectives 4, the fourth volume in his celebrated series, released by Move Records. This latest instalment showcases the dynamic range and expressive potential of the flute across an exciting collection of contemporary Australian compositions.
Alan Holley composer
Anne Boyd composer
Joshua Hyde composer
Linda Verrier composer
Keith Humble composer
Featuring collaborations with acclaimed artists Jerry Wong (piano) and Joshua Hyde (electronics), Flute Perspectives 4 explores innovative soundscapes and diverse musical voices through works by Harry Sdraulig, Alan Holley, Anne Boyd, Joshua Hyde, Linda Verrier, and Keith Humble.
The album features bold new works and reimagined classics. Joshua Hyde’s Folding outward into traces is a striking fusion of flute multiphonics and electronics, developed through a deeply collaborative process. Linda Verrier’s Firefly's Dream for alto flute offers shimmering textures and detailed sonic colour, while Alan Holley’s lyrical solo works Rosella and River Song evoke a delicate Australian landscape. The recording also includes the first commercial release of Harry Sdraulig’s Sonata for Flute and Piano, praised for its emotional depth and structural sophistication, and a powerful new rendition of Keith Humble’s avant-garde five-movement Sonata, showcasing the technical and expressive breadth of both flute and piano.
With Flute Perspectives 4, Jones continues his mission to champion Australian music and expand the horizons of contemporary flute performance. This album invites listeners on a journey through bold new sonic landscapes and reimagined classics, each track a testament to the collaborative spirit and musical vision at the heart of this project.
Artists
Derek Jones
Derek Jones has enjoyed an extensive performing career throughout Australia, Europe USA, and Asia. His performing career includes solo performances with the Melbourne Symphony, The Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the latter involving solo appearances in Carnegie Hall, New York.
Jerry Wong
Steinway Artist Jerry Wong has been described by Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Martin Bernheimer as "eloquent…sensitivity and a finely-honed sense of style" and the Orange County Register praised him for "clean technique, forthright sound and a straight forward approach to classical textures".
Audio previews
Track Listing
- i. Prelude
- ii. Badinerie
- iii. Romanza
- iv. Finale
- Rosella (1999) Alan Holley
- River Song (1997) Alan Holley
- Bali Moods (1987) Anne Boyd
- Folding outward into traces (2024) Joshua Hyde
- Firefly’s Dream (2024) Linda Verrier
- i.
- ii.
- iii.
- iv.
- v.
Sonata for flute and piano (2014) Harry Sdraulig
Sonata for flute and piano (1991) Keith Humble
Performers
- Derek Jones
- Jerry Wong · tracks 1–4, 7, 9–13
- Joshua Hyde · electronics · track 8
Composers
Anne Boyd
Anne Boyd enjoys a distinguished career as a composer and music educator. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a BA Hons in Music degree in 1967 and from the University of York in England with a PhD in composition in 1972.
Alan Holley
In recent years Sydney born composer Alan Holley (b.1954) has been a featured composer at numerous music festivals and received composer profile concerts in Croatia, Serbia, Albania and Australia.
Keith Humble
In 1977, Keith Humble won the National Critics Award as the most outstanding recitalist working in Australia and he was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to music in 1982. He was a constant champion of Australian contemporary music and Percy Grainger.
Linda Verrier
Linda Verrier was born in 1962 in Canada. She graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music, in Manchester, and has had her music played and recorded in the UK, US and Australia and broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Where to listen
Flute Perspectives 4 is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Flute Perspectives 4 is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3476
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Mastering Engineer
- Martin Wright
- Release date
- 1 May 2025
- Musical work
copyright - © 2025 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2025 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Classical
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574347623
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