Internationally acclaimed Canadian percussionist Beverley Johnston presents her seventh solo recording THE SPIRIT AND THE DUST featuring the music of Christos Hatzis, Richard Mascall, Norbert Palej and Dinuk Wijeratne. All works on this recording are presented on two of by Beverley Johnston's favorite instruments: the marimba and the vibraphone. Also on the recording are a handful of her favorite musicians with whom she has had the opportunity and pleasure to work with over the years, Marc Djokic and the Amici Chamber Ensemble. Over the years, she has commissioned and performed many works by leading Canadian composers some of which have become a staple of the standard percussion repertory around the world. In honor of her exemplary commitment to the performance of the music of Canadian composers, she has been awarded the distinction of "Canadian Music Centre Ambassador". Her exceptional stage presence, her remarkable virtuosity and musicianship have established her reputation beyond the border of her native Canada, where she tours and performs frequently as a soloist and chamber musician.

Tracklist:

The Spirit And The Dust: I. Death Is A Dialogue Between The Spirit And The Dust
The Spirit And The Dust: II. Under This Vast Universe Pain's Mill-Wheel Rotates
The Spirit And The Dust: III. For In The Sleep Of Death What Dreams May Come
The Spirit And The Dust: IV. But This Chain, Though Made Of A Breath, Is Hard To Break
Vignettes: I. Memories Of Danforth Avenue
Vignettes: II. Night Sky
Vignettes: III. Preadaptation
Ser Con Él: I. -
Ser Con El: II. -
Parlor Music: No. 5, Parlor Music
Phosphorus
Quantum Hologram

UPC: 773811279209
Label: Centrediscs
Release Date: 5.1.20
Format: CD

Spirit & Dust / Various - Spirit & Dust (CD)