Listen & tracks
7 works · 51:51
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1 …of magic and realism Daniel Rojas 6:58
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2 Duo-Generare Peter McNamara 7:55
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3 Five Easy Pieces Julian Day 4:59
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4 Resonant Voice Damian Barbeler 6:43
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Auto Dafe SuiteMark Oliveiro 4 movements8:33
- 5 i. Sesquialtera Ritual 1:41
- 6 ii. Rentak Silat Ritual 2:50
- 7 iii. Iteration Ritual 2:09
- 8 iv. Reflection Ritual 1:53
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PencilsTim Hansen 3 movements6:00
- 9 i. The Cartoon Philosopher 1:45
- 10 ii. Five Year Arrival 2:19
- 11 iii. Self Portrait in HB 1:56
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12 Affirmations Paul Cutlan 10:43
For its debut recording the duo engaged a range of Australian composers to write virtuosic new works shaped by their distinct instrumentation.
The result is an eclectic programme, from dramatic ritual pieces to poetry-inspired wordscores, each composer drawing out the textural and sonic potential of recorder and percussion.
Reviews
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.
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.
Artists
Duo Blockstix
ensemble
Duo Blockstix are a unique and vibrant Australian ensemble featuring recorder player Alicia Crossley and percussionist Joshua Hill.
Paul Cutlan
composer
Paul Cutlan (b. 1964) is an Australian multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser whose work spans contemporary classical music, jazz and world music. Bass clarinet and saxophone sit at the centre of a practice that moves freely between writing and performance.
Damian Barbeler
composer
Damian Barbeler is an Australian composer whose work includes chamber music and pieces for solo instruments with electronics.
Julian Day
composer
Julian Day is a composer and sound artist whose pieces often leave flow and content open so that performers and chance events shape what happens. He also appears on organs and voice inside long collaborative improvisations.
Tim Hansen
composer
Tim Hansen is an Australian composer with a dual career in music and theatre.
Peter McNamara
composer
Mark Oliveiro
composer
Daniel Rojas
composer
Daniel Rojas (b. 1974) is a Chilean-born Australian pianist and composer. His music draws on indigenous, folk, popular and classical Latin American traditions.
Digital booklet
Digital booklet Notes, texts and credits — read online or download the PDF Download the PDFPerformers
- Duo Blockstix · ensemble
- Alicia Crossley · recorder
- Joshua Hill · percussion
Technical credits
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Recording Engineer
Ross A’hern
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Mastering Engineer
Ross A’hern
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Venue
The Founders Studio, Fine Music 102.5
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Credit
David Boyce
Emily French
Details
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 51 minutes 51 seconds
- Release date
- May 2017
- Category
- Classical
- Musical work copyright
- © 2017 Duo Blockstix
- Sound recording copyright
- ℗ 2017 Move Records
- Catalogue
- MCD 561
- EAN
- 9314574056129
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