Amy Dickson plays Glass, Tavener & Nyman: arranged for saxophone by Amy Dickson

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Amy Dickson plays superbly, with great feeling and a less sterile tone than you expect from classical saxophonists. — BBC Music Magazine, April 2010, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 1st Feb 2010
Catalogue No: 88697376792
Label: RCA
Length: 57 minutes

Gramophone Magazine

March 2010

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Glass, P: Violin Concerto

Work length26:24

Album only

Amy Dickson (saxophone), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Clio Gould (band leader)
Mikel Toms

I. Crotchet = 104

Track length6:52

$1.30

$1.70

II. Crotchet = 108

Track length9:06

$1.30

$1.70

III. Crotchet = 150

Track length10:26

Album only

Tavener: The Protecting Veil

Work length14:56

Album only

Amy Dickson (saxophone), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Clio Gould (band leader)
Mikel Toms

Nyman: Where the Bee Dances

Work length16:29

Album only

Amy Dickson (saxophone), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Clio Gould (band leader)
Mikel Toms

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For her second recording for RCA Red Seal, Australian saxophonist Amy Dickson has chosen three modern classical works in the minimalist genre. The first is an arrangement for soprano saxophone Amy has made herself of Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto, the second is Amy’s arrangement of John Tavener’s The Protecting Veil, and the third piece is Michael Nyman’s concerto in one movement Where The Bee Dances.

Amy is the cover feature for Muso Magazine’s February 2010 issue, and will be interviewed in the February 2010 issue of Classic FM magazine. She will be interviewed on Classic FM radio and BBC Radio 3’s ‘In Tune’ programme during the first week of February 2010. Great media coverage is expected of this innovative and radio-friendly recording which demonstrates Amy’s commitment to increasing the range of repertoire available for her instrument. She is also getting interest from the media due to having recently been signed as a brand ambassador for Armani, she will be dressed by the design company for her future concerts and appearances. She will also be acting as an ambassador for the Princes Trust from 2010.

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April 2010

Amy Dickson plays superbly, with great feeling and a less sterile tone than you expect from classical saxophonists.

March 2010

Often derided as the saccharine sister of the saxophone family, Dickson's impressive playing bears witness to the instrument's hidden depth, breadth and versatility. Highly recommended.

Amy Dickson plays Glass, Tavener & Nyman

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