The York Winds were one of Canada’s finest performing ensembles. Their repertoire, ranging from Beethoven to Bach to Scott Joplin, indicated their versatility, and the group enlarged that repertoire by commissioning many Canadian composers. This historic Centrediscs CD release features the York Winds performing works by five of Canada’s distinguished musical creators.

BRIAN CHERNEY

1-3. Woodwind Quintet

BENGT HAMBRAEUS

4. Jeu de cinq

NORMAN SHERMAN

5-8. Quintessant

ROBERT AITKEN

9. Folia

MICHAEL PARKER

10. Chloe

PERFORMERS:

The York Winds: Douglas Steward, flute; Lawrence Cherney, oboe; Paul Grice, clarinet; Harcus Hennigar, horn; Gerald Robinson, bassoon.