AFMM PITCH CD
RECORDERIST Pete ROSE
P-200204
Pete Rose cover
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Creeping out from under the shadow of its reputation as "a squeaky little pre-band instrument of third grade children" the recorder is finally claiming its place as a worthy, expressive and versatile instrument, largely due to the revival of early music of the Renaissance. But Pete Rose takes that potential many steps further, calling himself a "contemporary champion of the recorder" and truly living up to that title, pushing both the technical and stylistic boundaries. In this striking, 11-track album, the microtonalist virtuoso and composer showcases an international mix of contemporary composers, including Berio, Hirose, Coltrane, Thorn, and Lavista as well as Rose's own improvisations. His album, without a doubt, is one that pushes the horizons further and further and will hopefully cause a stir from both critics and supporters. The contemporary classical world needs more collections like this one. Bravo!
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Pete Rose SNSI
Pete Rose, sopranino and soprano recorder
Ryohei Hirose MEDITATION
Pete Rose, alto recorder
Pete Rose MEDLEY: SIGNALS/LIMITS
Pete Rose, prepared/unprepared soprano recorder
Luciano Berio GESTI
Pete Rose, alto recorder
Mario Lavista OFRENDA
Pete Rose, tenor recorder
Pete Rose RIGHT HAND PENTACHORD VARIATIONS
Pete Rose, prepared soprano recorder
John Coltrane BESSIE'S BLUES
Pete Rose, tenor recorder
Pete Rose CARTOONS
Fuera del Drajnahe (out of the drain)
Talking Heads
van Eyck's Final Variation (Bravade)
Pete Rose, soprano recorder and head joints
Benjamin Thorn VOICE OF THE CROCODILE
Pete Rose, bass recorder and voice

Once considered to be a squeaky little pre-band instrument and the sole province of third grade children (it is still tainted by that image, to an extent), the lowly recorder is becoming more and more recognized as being both powerful and versatile. After a century and a half of extinction, it was initially revived in the early 20th century for the performance of historical music. But such an instrument must also function in the contemporary world to be truly a part of it. Due to the efforts of many recorder players and composers around the world, the recorder has now been established as an expressive tool for the interpretation and spontaneous creation of modern music.
 
This CD contains a superb sampling of recorder works from Japan, Italy, Mexico and Australia. Interspersed among these compositions are my own quirky improvisations, and Coltrane. All of this music was recorded at American Festival of Microtonal Music concerts in New York City. Since appearing on the very first AFMM concert, I have always found a home there for even my most extremely explorative efforts.
 
I hope this CD will serve as a testament to the recorder's expressive potential
 
Pete Rose

The American Festival of Microtonal Music is privileged to present recorderist Pete Rose in the first CD devoted to his playing. Indeed, he is the only performer on the album. At the artist's request, the liner notes are not detailed so as to allow the music to speak for itself. The recording speaks reams.
 
Johnny Reinhard