British Violin Sonatas, Volume 2
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BRIDGE / IRELAND / BLISS / VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
British Violin Sonatas, Volume 2
Tasmin Little (violin), Piers Lane (piano)
[ Chandos / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 29 April 2016
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Volume 2 of British Violin Sonatas, recorded at Potton Hall with Tasmin Little and Piers Lane, has finally arrived!
The atmosphere established by this original collection is best described by the violinist herself:
'Now that the disc is complete, the shape of it feels very right and I love the combination of these works - opening with exuberance, and continuing with drama, wistful lines, folk elements, and romance. I always take into account the key structure when planning a disc of varied works, and the way that I have planned this disc gives me one of my favourite moments: the 'Pastorale' by Vaughan Williams dies away in the key of E minor, after which our disc segues seamlessly into the E minor introduction to William Lloyd Webber's piece, which in its turn blossoms into E major as the violin line makes its entrance.
It is a beautiful transition which I hope you will enjoy as much as I do. Both Piers and I would like to dedicate our recording of this lovely little gem by William Lloyd Webber [a premiere recording] to our great friend Jan Robinson.'
"These are splendid, sensitive, insightful interpretations by two great advocates of British music. I hope Vol. 3 is forthcoming!" (Gramophone)
Tracks:
Frank Bridge (1879-1941): Sonata (1904)
John Ireland (1879-1962): Sonata No. 1 in D minor
Sir Arthur Bliss (1891-1975): Sonata
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958): Two Pieces ('Romance' and 'Pastorale')
William Lloyd Webber (1914-1982): The Gardens at Eastwell
