CDLX7106

“Immaculate readings of four approachable works that never outstay their welcome.”
“The Endymion Ensemble are both assured and pliant purveyors of this engaging music. Nor can there be any reservations about Tony Faulkner’s beautifully judged sound and balance. Unhesitatingly recommended.”
Andrew Achenbach, The Gramophone, March 2004

CDLX 7129

The oboist Melinda Maxwell’s first programme for Dutton Epoch in 2003 (CDLX 7139 Composer and Oboist) was a showcase for a remarkable artist. Her second survey of new music for oboe and cor anglais from the Royal Northern College of Music presents not only works by Peter Maxwell Davies and Harrison Birtwistle, but her own atmospheric Song of Sidney. Other composers include Martin Butler, Adam Gorb, Anthony Gilbert, Larry Goves, Simon Holt and Edward Gregson’s remarkable instrumental evocation of Coleridge’s poem Kubla Khan, which Gregson calls Shadow of Paradise.

"Melinda Maxwell is an outstanding musician. The range of colour and expression she brings to this music is phenomenal."
"Altogether an interesting collection, as well recorded as it is played."
Stephen Johnson, BBC Music Magazine, July 2007

CDLX 7180