Idyll

Featuring

James Dutton
Oliver Davies
Richard Walthew
Cyril Rootham
Georg Henschel
Robin Milford

Cecil Armstrong Gibbs
Norman Demuth
Stanley Bate
Leonard Salzedo
John White

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Performer Biography

James Dutton, the flautist on this recording, has been the principal flute of the Band of the Scots Guards in London since 1997.

Performer Biography

Oliver Davies is known for his programs on special themes, including scholarly reconstructions of historical concerts and re-assessments of historically significant composers and performers.

Recording & Production

This recording is the debut collaboration between flautist James Dutton and pianist Oliver Davies, despite them having performed together for nearly 30 years.

Recording & Production

This album, titled 'The English Flute Unheard', presents works spanning nearly 75 years, from 1907 to 1981, showcasing the varied contributions of the Royal College of Music to the flute repertoire.

Performer Biography

Oliver Davies, the pianist, was awarded the Tagore Gold Medal as the outstanding student of his year at the Royal College of Music.

Historical Context

The flute was largely neglected by major composers in the 19th century, but this began to change by the end of the century and into the early 20th century.