It was a real pleasure to listen to this recording. Much of the music I’ve performed before; works like Bernard Andres’ Algues and Alan Hohvaness’ The Garden of Adonis were a welcome group of movements that I hadn’t heard, and the Andriessen could be programmed much more often, soaring through gorgeous lines between the two instruments. I think my favourite work was Witold Lutosławski’s Three Fragments, as this little set brought another flavour to the programme of works here. I find much of the repertoire for this combination can become soporific, leaning toward very watery moods and colours … beautiful, but often lacking in depth and drive.

Anna Rosa Mari has a beautiful tone, uses her range liberally and, at times, has a wonderfully husky voice that gives a sensuous quality to the duo’s performances. The Entr’acte by Ibert ticked along vibrantly with a raucous feel in comparison to the rest of the works. The technical demands seemed effortlessly handled, offering pristine interpretations together as a duo. Mari and Jones are extremely accomplished as musicians in their own right, and together they’ve created an appealing recording for their duo.