Recital

"The Mozart brings in the distinguished flautist William Bennett and the result is a delight. This account of the work is light-hearted and full of fun, and warmly songful in the central slow movement...Yet the Gliere and Debussy items also emerge at their freshest, very well recorded to bring out the crispness of ensemble." (Gramophone)

"She performs diligently and allows the instrument to gleam and twinkle sonically in front of the self-effacing ECO. William Bennett is an eloquent flute partner in the Mozart."
(Classic FM)

The Gliere Harp Concerto has always been a favourite among harp enthusiasts: written in the 1930s, the work's stylistic features are reminiscent of the Viennese classical style united with Russian romantic nationalism.

This disc highlights the extraordinary talent of the Official Harpist to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Claire Jones. She is joined by renowned flautist William Bennet OBE, and the English Chamber Orchestra to complete the release with Mozart's Concerto for flute, harp and Orchestra and Debussy's Danses pour Harpe Chromatique. Claire has performed for members of the Royal Family on more then 70 occasions and recently premiered a brand new Royal Commission by Patrick Hawes at Highgrove House with the Philharmonia. She is also featured on a new release with the National Youth Choir of Scotland, performing Britten's A Ceremony of Carols (released on September 20 SIGCD228).

Patrick Hawes' Highgrove documentary is broadcast on 23rd September on BBC2. It is all about the writing of his piece The Highgrove Suite which is due out on Classic FM next month, guaranteeing good exposure for Patrick and Claire Jones.