Cecilia McDowell (London-born in 1951) is another of the new generation of highly communicative musicians who… favours writing which, without being in any way facile, is brightly cogent freshly witty and expressive in its own right. She often uses minimalist ostinatos - the spirit of Steve Reich hovers - but constantly tweaks the ear with her range of spicy rhythms and colours, then suddenly produces a highly atmospheric and grippingly expressive interlude which is just as compelling. Performances here are immaculate, full of life, and above all consistently reveal the composer's imaginative resource.