Anthony Burgess considered himself primarily a composer, often stating, 'I'm really a composer, you know,' and hoped to be remembered for his music as much as his writing.
Performer Biography
John Turner, a leading recorder player, has premiered over 500 works for his instrument and has had concertos written for him by many notable composers.
Composition History
Many of Anthony Burgess's recorder works, including the Sonatina on this album, were written for his son, Andrew Burgess Wilson, after Andrew switched from oboe to recorder.
Compositional Technique
Anthony Burgess's Sonata No. 1 in C for recorder and piano was intended to be the first of a repertoire for the great bass recorder, an instrument for which he felt there were no existing compositions.
Composer Biography
Anthony Burgess, famous for his writing, also composed over 250 musical works, ranging from piano music and songs to symphonies and concerti.
Interpretation
Despite Anthony Burgess's intention for his Sonata No. 1 to be played on great bass recorder, the outer movements on this recording are performed on a descant recorder, and the slow movement on a treble recorder, due to practical considerations.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the International Anthony Burgess Centre in Manchester, utilizing Anthony Burgess's own Bosendorfer grand piano.
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