THE ENGLISH NIGHTINGALE

PIERS ADAMS

Piers Adams’ best-selling disc of virtuoso recorder music from 1590-1830 was recorded 30 years ago but remains a classic today.   Named after a charming piece by the Dutch 17th century musician Van Eyck, the album explores a wealth of music by well known baroque composers – Bach, Corelli, Telemann – alongside lesser-known masters, and culminates in the flamboyant music of early 19th century czakan (keyed recorder) artist Ernst Kraehmer.  A wide-ranging recital which will delight all recorder fans.

“A scintillating survey of recorder music spanning three centuries. Dispatched with wit, lightly-worn bravado and captivating expressivity.” Performance ***** Recording *****  BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE Sep 2012 (re-release)

“I can commend his disc without the slightest hesitation. This is virtuoso music played with great panache and apparently effortless artistry by a virtuoso of the highest order. Amazing technical feats are accomplished with self-effacing modesty· Piers Adams coaxes the instrument into an expressiveness I had not thought possible.” THE RECORDER MAGAZINE

“This is well worth remembering as a gift for any young recorder player in the family. The only danger is that having heard Adams they might not want to pick up the instrument again – I don’t think I would!”  CD REVIEW  

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  1. 1
    01 Variations on 'Wat Zal Men Op Den Avond Doen' 3:15
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    02 Divisions on 'Onques Amour' 3:53
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    03 Sonata in G major 2:34
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    04 Sonatas (12 Concerti Grossi) for violin & continuo, Op. 5- No. 4 in F major 2:07
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    05 Sonatas (12 Concerti Grossi) for violin & continuo, Op. 5- No. 4 in F major 2:07
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    06 Sonatas (12 Concerti Grossi) for violin & continuo, Op. 5- No. 4 in F major 1:11
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    07 Sonatas (12 Concerti Grossi) for violin & continuo, Op. 5- No. 4 in F major 2:21
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    08 Sonatas (12 Concerti Grossi) for violin & continuo, Op. 5- No. 4 in F major 2:18
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    09 Fantasies (36) for harpsichord- Fantasia No. 12 4:36
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    10 Concert Polonaise 9:12
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    11 Rondeau Hongrois 6:04
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    12 Fantasies (36) for harpsichord- Fantasia No. 1 2:58
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    13 Sonata for flute & continuo in E minor, BWV 1034 - Adagio ma non tanto 3:04
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    14 Sonata for flute & continuo in E minor, BWV 1034 - Allegro 2:25
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    15 Sonata for flute & continuo in E minor, BWV 1034 - Andante 3:43
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    16 Sonata for flute & continuo in E minor, BWV 1034 - Allegro 3:20
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    17 Sonata Prima for recorder & continuo 4:34
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    18 Variations on 'Engels Nachtegaeltje' 3:56
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