ALICIA
CROSSLEY
RECORDER VIRTUOSO
Discography
Bass Instincts
Australian recorder virtuoso Alicia Crossley is thrilled to present her 4th solo album “Bass Instincts”. Featuring seven specially commissioned compositions, written by some of Australia’s leading female composers, “Bass Instincts” explores the instinctual musicality, versatility and virtuosity of the bass recorder.
Featuring works by Anne Boyd, Alice Chance, Holly Harrison, Amanda Cole, Fiona Hill, Lisa Cheney and Jessica Wells.
$24.95
Plus P & H
Muse reviews
.5 "There’s something of the funky strangeness of Ornette Coleman, say, or late Coltrane in Alicia Crossley’s latest recording...On display throughout this novel, inventive yet accessible program is Crossley’s own extraordinary creativity, imagination, and musicianship. Instinctive, yes. Base, no." Will Yeoman, Limelight Magazine
"Traversing a broad range of stylistic persuasions, this album showcases the incredible musicianship, virtuosity and powerful capacity for storytelling that is one of Australia’s finest artists, Alicia Crossley. Listeners, regardless of their familiarity and comfort levels with new music should take a listen to this wonderful album...As is the case through the whole album, Crossley’s mastery of instrumental colour is breathtakingly compelling" Alex Raineri, The Music Trust
"With Bass Instincts Alicia Crossley showcases the rich possibilities of the bass recorder as a solo instrument. She has taken this medieval instrument hewn from natural materials combined it with the aesthetics of the 21st century and catapulted it into the future." Shamistha de Soysa, Sounds Like Sydney
Muse reviews
"This fascinating, attractive disc from Australian recorder player Alicia Crossley and the Acacia Quartet brings together works by Australian composers of different generations, from Anne Boyd (b. 1946) to Chris Williams (b. 1986)...Each of these composers has a distinctive voice, and all the music is written with a sharp ear for texture. Crossley plays beautifully, but more as a first among equals than a virtuoso in the spotlight. The Acacia Quartet is terrific too, and sound is warm and well balanced." Phil Scott, Fish Fine Music
"Muse, from Acacia Quartet and recorder virtuoso Alicia Crossley, is a tight and caried collection, fizzing with energy and unpredictable bite." Harriet Cunningham, Sydney Morning Herald
"This charming collection of music by living Australian composers is highly recommended” James Nightingale, Fine Music Magazine
MUSE
ARIA Nominated for
"Best Classical Album" in 2020
Recorder virtuoso Alicia Crossley and the acclaimed Acacia Quartet present the premiere recording of Australian compositions for recorder and string quartet inspired by poetry, mythology, historic tunes and storybook characters.
Featuring works by Lyle Chan, Chris Williams, Stephen Yates, Jessica Wells, Sally Whitwell and Anne Boyd.
$24.95
Plus P & H
Alchemy
Alchemy review
“Debussy and Back taken out of its comfort zone by Aussie recorder virtuoso, Alicia Crossley.” Limelight Magazine
Nominated for Best Classical Album
in 2015 AIR Awards
Alchemy presents an exhilarating combination of historical and contemporary compositions, transformed into masterpieces for recorder, performed by award winning Australian recorder player Alicia Crossley.
Works Include
Cello Suite No. 1 by J.S. Bach
Fantasia 10 by G.P. Telemann
Goldfish Through Summer Rain by Anne Boyd
Syrinx by C. Debussy
Toward the Sea by Toru Takemitsu
Partita V by J.G.Tromlitz
Sicilienne by G. Faure
The Garden of Love by JacobTV
$24.95
plus P & H
Addicted to Bass
Addicted to Bass reviews
“Innovation, creativity and energy in this music make it endlessly fascinating and most enjoyable.” The Music Trust
“Even with my anti-recorder baggage, this disc made a real impression on me, and I suspect Crossley will convert a great many more sceptics before her career is through. If there can be such a thing as a recorder rockstar, Crossley is that, and her performances in these pieces will do much to improve the instrument's standing.” Fish Fine Music
“Crossley is obviously a virtuosic player. She is able to execute all of the required technical demands of the music and the musical intent, which can easily be lost when one is not listening to a live performance, comes across well in this recorded format.” ClassikOn
Alicia Crossley’s premiere solo CD
featuring 7 innovative compositions by Australian composers featuring bass recorder.
Works Include
As the Dust Settles by Tristan Coelho
Calliphora by Mark Oliveiro
“E” by Andrew Batt-Rawden
Canto-Fiato by Chris Williams
Doppelganger by Elias Constantopedos
Impulse Stream by Alex Wozniak
Night Seller Tissue Season by Hayden Woolf
$20
plus P & H
SPECIAL DEAL 1
Alchemy & Addicted to Bass
Buy both CD’s for $35.00
plus P & H
SPECIAL DEAL 2
Alchemy & Muse
Buy both CD’s for $40.00
plus P & H
SPECIAL DEAL 3
Addicted to Bass, Alchemy & Muse
Buy all 3 CD’s for $50.00
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Other CD featuring
Alicia Crossley
Blue Skies, Magpies and Goldfish
Music for recorders, harpsichord, voice and cello by Australian women composers.
Works Include
Magpie Baby: A Childhood Suite by Nadje Noordhuis
Re-Inventions by Elena Cats-Chernin
Trois Lecons: Man Is So Proud by Ann Carr-Boyd
Goldfish Through Summer Rain by Anne Boyd
Artists
Alicia Crossley- Recorders
Danielle Grant- Voice
Angus Ryan- Cello
Diana Weston- Harpsichord
Price $22.50
plus P & H
Sideband
Sideband began as a recording project initiated by emerging Australian composers Tristan Coelho, Brad Gill and Peter McNamara and has evolved into a composer-performer collective with an aim to stimulate innovative new repertoire for our ensemble whilst fostering a commitment to developing these works through dynamic recordings, premieres and repeat performances. We also aim to present significant works by established but less performed Australian composers. This, our first recording project spanning 2012-13, features works of Coelho, Gill and McNamara as well as emerging composer Chris Williams and the esteemed Slovenian-Australian composer Božidar Kos. These powerful yet intimate mixed chamber works emphasise percussion and vocal elements and are performed by some of Australia’s most talented, established and emerging artists. Two of these performers, Alicia Crossley and Nicole Thomson, along with composer/performer Brad Gill form the core Sideband ensemble.
Sideband review
“Crossley’s performance in As the Dust Settles by Coelho demonstrates why she is one of Australia’s leading recorder players as she superbly transverses the bass recorder, coaxing a vast range of tone colours from the instrument” ClassikOn