The Accordes String Quartet, featured on 'Fractions', was formed in 1974 for the premiere of another John Beckwith work, 'Musical Chairs', and has premiered works by many notable composers.
Recording & Production
The Canadian Music Centre's Centrediscs label, which released this album, has been actively promoting the music of Canadian composers for over 30 years.
Album & Artwork
This album, 'Calling John Beckwith', is an instrumental companion to the composer's vocal CD 'Avowals', released in 2007.
Performer Biography
Robert Aitken, a flutist on this album, is one of Canada's most-traveled and best-known musicians, having performed and given master classes in virtually every country where classical music is played.
Composer Biography
Since his early retirement in 1990 from the University of Toronto music faculty, John Beckwith has continued to compose, with premieres including an opera, major choral works, and chamber pieces.
Composer Biography
John Beckwith, the composer, celebrated his ninetieth birthday in March 2017 and has been composing for over seventy years, with more than 160 works to his name.
Performer Biography
William Aide, a pianist on this album, has premiered over 40 works by contemporary Canadian composers, including five concertos, and has held artist residencies internationally.
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