October 31, 2004

* 13244 IN WINTER LIGHT: MUSIC FOR FLUTE AND GUITAR BY JOHN BUCKLEY - WILLIAM DOWDALL AND JOHN FEELEY (.pdf)

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An essential disc for collectors of modern Irish music. Buckley's two Guitar Sonatas are played winningly by John Feeley and a further two works for solo flute are splendidly performed by William Dowdall. They join forces for the title piece In Winter Light, a powerfully evocative two-movement piece, premiered last May. Feeley also commissioned the Second Guitar Sonata in 1998 and it is the most immediately engaging work on the disc. Both artists play splendidly and Buckley's music is immediately enjoyable throughout.

  • Ian Fox