Beynon hails from Wales and there is a Celtic connection to the three contemporary figures included in her programme. Hilary Tann is Beynon’s compatriot but, like Scottish-born Thea Musgrave, is long resident in the US; Sally Beamish, by contrast, moved to Scotland from her native London almost 20 years ago. There is little otherwise common to the three works of theirs given here. Tann’s From the Song of Amergin, scored for flute, viola and harp, was inspired by a poem about the mythic origins of Ireland. Beamish’s Words for my Daughter is a vibrant duo for flute and piano inspired by Janet Paisley’s paean to the bond between mother and daughter. Musgrave’s Impromptu for flute and oboe is more abstract yet no less atmospheric.

The context these relatively short pieces are set in is provided by Amy Beach’s sunlit Theme and Variations for flute and string quartet – a beautifully judged performance here, more than a match for The Ambache’s (Chandos, 12/99) – and Louise Farrenc’s vibrant Trio. Beynon’s playing is splendid throughout and she is ably supported by her circle of friends. The sound is excellent, close-miked without being overpowering and with a natural ambience.